Council of State Presidents

Shanelle Lee
What is the Role of the Council of State Presidents Committee?
I hope everyone is doing well! Can you believe the spring semester is here already?! I just wanted to check in, share some exciting highlights, and sincerely thank you for the amazing work you're doing to support nursing students all across the country.
Your leadership, advocacy, and commitment at the state level truly matter. The passion you bring to this role is what keeps NSNA strong, and I am so grateful to serve alongside such dedicated leaders.
This fall, we came together for our COSP meeting in Columbus, Ohio, and it was energizing to be in the same room, exchanging ideas and reconnecting around our shared mission. Moments like that remind me just how powerful our collective voice can be.
Read full memo here.
COSP Planning Committee
Shanelle Lee, Student Nurses' Association of South Carolina
Committee
Sierra Tachiyama, Nursing Students of Washington State
Asa Palmeri, Missouri Nursing Students’ Association
Jasmine Gonzalez, Nursing Students’ Association of New York State, Inc.
Ryan Barrett, President, National Student Nurses' Association
COSP MidYear Conference 2025

2025/2026 COSP Planning Committee

NSNA State Dues Plan 2026/2027
NSNA Membership Webinar
The Opportunity to Lead your Chapter with Success
COSP RESOURCES
- Annual Convention COSP Meeting Agenda 2026
- State Board of Directors Roster Form
- State Minutes Submissions Form
- COSP Policies & Procedures
- NSNA Constituency Requirements for State Associations
- State Dues Plan Notification 2026-2027
- 2026 Winners Way Update as of 2/11/26
- NSNA Board State Contacts
- 990 Tax return – How to request copies of prior years
- Wire Transfer Policy Recommendation for State Associations
- Broadcast Email Services Provided by NSNA
- Sharing of Accomplishment Form
- Council of School Presidents Planning Guidelines
- COSP Media Information
- Guidelines for Professional Attire
- Gift Exchange
COSP Presentations
Planetary Health Podcast
COSP Eligibility Requirements
Booths, Brands & Big Wins: Navigating the NSNA Exhibit Hall with Purpose
Build, Support, Retain: Strengthening Board Culture through Intentional Leadership
Bylaws, Policies, and Parliamentary Procedure
Lesson Learned From Planning A “Successful” Convention
Communication: The Key to a Successful State Association
Evolving State Board Values Into Action
How to Fill Vacancies on your State Board of Directors
The Epic State Convention Battle Plan for Passion, Purpose and Party
The Subtle Art of Leadership and Delegation
Membership – Increasing Your Impact
Tips & Tricks for Successful Board Transitions
How to Put on a Successful Conference
Leadership: Ways To Be Great Even If You Don’t Always Know What You’re Doing
Transition Template
How to Run a Successful Convention
Guidance for State Presidents – The Transition Process
The Importance of Communication with State Presidents
Building Interest – Connecting with Members
Social Media
Convention and Meetings
Filling Vacant Positions
Marketing and Social Media
Increasing Student Engagement in a Digital Age
Important Skills to Adopt as a State President
Meetings and Convention—Virtually and Onsite
Bridging the Gap Between State Chapters & NSNA
Virtual Board Transitions
How to Fill a Board Position Vacancies Virtually
Meetings and Convention – Virtually & Onsite
Duties of a State President
Convention Planning
Board Transition
How to Plan a State Convention
How to be a Good Leader
State and School Chapter Resources
NSNA Membership Benefits Presentation
Schools and state associations can use this presentation for your recruitment meetings. This presentation describes the members benefits and membership recruitment resources NSNA has for you and your chapter to be successful.
SECTION II: HOW TO MANAGE A STATE ASSOCIATION
SECTION III: HOW TO MANAGE A SCHOOL CHAPTER
State and School Constituency Requirements 2025
Role of the Secretary - Minutes
State Minutes - Why is taking minutes fundamental to the organization?
IRS 990 Requirements & Constituency
How to Build Relationships with your School Chapter?
Checklist for State Associations & School Chapters
How School Chapters Can Open a Bank Account