Breakthrough To
Nursing
The Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) Project monthly award is to encourage students to participate in service projects in their schools and in the community. These awards are in addition to the traditional BTN Awards presented at the Annual Convention. The BTN Committee's goal is to increase BTN involvement as well as to increase social media to promote BTN.
September 2022 BTN Theme: "I'll Be There For You!"
The importance of Nurses supporting each other further improves patient quality of care.
October 2022 BTN Theme: "Who Are We?"
This month is dedicated to our nurses in the health field-especially minorities! We asked many aspiring nurses in our communities to participate by taking pictures with our "Future____ Nurse " frame.
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NVNSA captured photos of nursing students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, who aspire to encourage diversity in the upcoming future generations of Nevada Nurses.
Please enjoy these photos of these future nurses and our board of Directors!
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January 2023 BTN Theme: "The Long Winter"
Sometimes the best thing you can do to prevent nurse burnout is simply show appreciation for our nurses!
Don't forget to send your sweets to your sweet nurses!
The Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) Project monthly award is to encourage students to participate in service projects in their schools and in the community. These awards are in addition to the traditional BTN Awards presented at the Annual Convention. The BTN Committee's goal is to increase BTN involvement as well as to increase social media to promote BTN.
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2022-2023 Themes:
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September: "I'll be there for you!" -The importance of Nurses supporting each other further improves patient quality of care.
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October: Who Are We? -A month dedicated to our nurses in the health field. Submit projects discussing the works of minorities in the health field.
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November: Ethics: "The Golden Rule" -It is extremely common for nurses to forget the oath they once took in the beginning of their career. NSNA is here to remind our nurses of the ethical principles they must uphold throughout the profession.
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December: "You Matter" -A month dedicated to mental health awareness. NSNA is continuing to Break the Stigma this year with mental health awareness in the healthcare field. Many nurses struggle with mental health while facing the difficult challenges that come with their profession.
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January: “The Long Winter” -How to recognize and stop nurse burnout early preventing burnout after the long holiday season.
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February: "Hidden Figures" -Discussing the historical impact of black nursing in relation to today.
March: "SPRING into Healthy Habits" - Talk about the importance of self-care for nurses.