Nursing Student Organizations
For student organizations outside of nursing or to get additional information, please visit the UNCW Student Organizations website.
Association of Nursing Students
The UNCW Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (ANS) is an officially recognized organization of the School of Nursing and the University. Members function under the Charter of the organization and the leadership of elected officers. An advisor is elected/appointed from the School of Nursing faculty. The faculty advisor is expected to be in attendance at the meetings of the organization. The advisor’s role is to provide clarity, to interpret School of Nursing and University polices/procedures, and to provide general consultation. The purpose of ANS is to provide networking and mentoring opportunities for the nursing student to foster their developing professional role. The organization promotes active engagement at the local, state, and national levels to contribute to advances in nursing education, promote advocacy for health care, and provide service opportunities. This organization is affiliated with the UNCW Student Government Association.
Global Health and Policy Association
The Global Health and Policy Association aims to promote interest in, knowledge of, and interaction with local, state, national, and global health initiatives, and health policy among UNCW students.
The objectives of this organization are to:
- Cultivate opportunities for students to critically engage with local, state, national, and global health initiatives and health and social policy.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across health sciences disciplines.
- Develop students into dedicated stewards of the population and global health and health policy with strong professional, research, and advocacy skills.
Nurses Christian Fellowship
The Wilmington Area Chapter of Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) of UNC Wilmington is an officially recognized organization of the School of Nursing and the University. Members function under the Constitution of the organization and the leadership of elected officers. An advisor is elected/appointed from the School of Nursing faculty. The faculty advisor is expected to be in attendance at the meetings of the organization. The advisor‘s role is to provide clarity, to interpret School of Nursing and University polices/procedures, and to provide general consultation. The Purpose of Wilmington Area Chapter of Nurses Christian Fellowship at UNCW is to establish and advance at UNCW communities of nursing students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world, in response to God’s love, grace and truth. This will be done through meetings, guest speakers, Bible studies and prayer opportunities.
Student Association of Clinical Research
The purpose of this organization is to educate not only students, but the public about the importance of the clinical research industry, as well as UNCW's Clinical Research Program. We are working to unite students with their peers, professors, and industry professionals. For more information, visit uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/sacr.
Sigma Theta Tau
The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Visit their site for more information.
Association of Self Care for Future Health Professionals
The Association of Self Care for Future Health Professionals (ASC) at The University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to provide an atmosphere for current majors in the College of Health & Human Services to learn valuable self-care skills and build resiliency against burnout, both while at UNCW and when they enter their future careers in human service. This organization targets the unique stressors that students within CHHS face in pursuit of their education and preparation to work in the field of health and human services. This association will combat the issue of high burnout rates in professionals engaged in direct human service work by encouraging students to develop the necessary skills which would prevent stress and fatigue whilst in the educational and work setting. By incorporating an interdisciplinary approach, this organization encourages students to work collaboratively with other disciplines in the field of human services. This is an important skill to develop while a student at UNCW, as interdisciplinary teamwork is the modality utilized when providing care for individuals in the field of health and human services. Any student within CHHS is highly recommended to attend regular meetings and events sponsored by ASC. If you're interested in joining, please complete this interest form.
