Above: Outstanding Senior Nominees 2008

Hello, and welcome to the NSASD website. My name is Tanya Thomsen, the President of the NSASD for the 2008-2009 term. I am married with a stepson, three daughters, and a son. I returned to school to fulfill a lifelong dream of joining the nursing profession. I am entering my final year at SDSU Brookings and looking forward to experiencing all that nursing has to offer. I became involved in the NSASD while finishing my prerequisites to enter the program. I joined to be an advocate for nursing students, the public, and the profession. I soon realized the number of advantages and experiences that can be acquired from being part of such a great organization.

If you would like to learn more, please explore the website now and find out all that the NSA can do for you. Some highlights of the site include upcoming events, how to become a member, job opportunities, the NSA bylaws, and how to contact us. You can also find how to run for office for the 2009-2010 term, or ideas on how to become involved in your local chapter. Lora Healy, our website administrator, has done a wonderful job in vamping the website to suit the needs of nursing students. I hope you are successful in the upcoming school year, and I look forward to seeing you at state events.

Tanya Thomsen