Drexel University

Student Nursing Association

NEWSLETTER
Volume #3

WE LCOME
OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN
ADVANCING THE STANDARDS OF
NURSING EDUCATION AND THE
EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. TO

STUDENT SHOUTOUT ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHCARE,

NURSING EDUCATION, AND
LEXI DAWSON IS ON OUR LOCAL NURSING PRACTICE THROUGH
BOARD SHE SERVES AS OUR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY AT THE
BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING
CHAIR. LEXI’S CO-OP IS AT HUP IN LOCAL, STATE, AD NATIONAL
THE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY UNIT AS LEVELS. TO PROMOTE AND
A NURSE EXTERN. HER GOAL IS TO
BRING MORE AWARENESS TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
MINORITY INDIVIDUALS IN DUSNA BY PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY
AND THE NURSING PROFESSION AS
A WHOLE AND HOW WE PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS THAT
CARE AND PROMOTE HEALTH IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL
THROUGH OUR WORK.
ISSUES OF THE COMMUNITY.

I CE SKAT ING
NURSING STUDENTS GOT TOGETHER
AFTER FINALS AT CITY HALL AND
WENT ICESKATING TO CELEBRATE.
WHILE SOME WERE DEFINITELY BETTER
THAN OTHERS. STUDENTS HAD A FUN
TIME AND FINISHED THE NIGHT OFF
AROUND THE FIRE ENJOYING
COCOA.

F INI SHED
CLINI CA LS
STUDENTS FINISHED THEIR MENTAL
CLINICAL THIS MONTH.A
BITTERSWEET FEELING AND NOW
ONTO THE NEXT ONE!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
*DECEMBER WILL NOT HAVE THAT MANY
EVENTS. GOOD LUCK ON FINALS AND ENJOY
YOUR BREAK*

12/6
Thursday
Anatomy Final Review Session

12/8
Saturday
Clinicals End

12/10 – 12/15
Monday - Saturday
Final Examinations Week

12/22
Saturday
Iceskating Dilworth Park
MEET
THE BOARD
Jenna Kessler- jnk43@drexel.edu
President

Katie Hurley- krh86@drexel.edu @drexelsna

Vice President

Ryan Chiasson- rcc66@drexel.edu

Secretary
@dsosnap@gmail.com

Alexis Rebock- arr92@drexel.edu

Treasurer Drexel University Student
Nurses’ Association
Jessica Pignatelli- jmp539@drexel.edu
Public Relations Chair
Website: http://drexelsna.wix.com/dusna
Abby Poisker- arp368@drexel.edu
Recruitment Chair

Adam Bilodeau & Madison Schmus- jab633@drexel.edu &

mes523@drexel.edu
Legislative Chairs

Katie Perera- kep85@drexel.edu

Professional Development

Addie Hanzich- amh556@drexel.edu

Fundraising Chair

Lexi Dawson- and78@drexel.edu

Breakthrough to Nursing

Natalie Stefano- nks54@drexel.edu

Community Service Chair

Kelsey Beck- kelsey.r.beck@drexel.edu

Nominations & Elections Chair

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 STUDY
TIPS

PREPARING FOR FINALS

DECEMBER 10TH – 15TH
We know finals week is the most stressful time for a student. Here are ways to stay prepared:
1. Make a study guide
2. Ask for help
3. Go to the review sessions
4. Study sooner than the week before
5. Study with a group
6. Take breaks
7. Quiz yourself
8. Make studying a priority
9. Focus
10. Reorganize your notes
11. Draw it out

*If you ever need help studying there are many people you can reach out too, many of us have
been there before and would be happy to help. Do not hesitate to email with any questions.*

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DOINGS OF
DUSNA

CONVENTION 2018
Seniors Toni Dzinic, Adam Bilodeau, and Bryan
Schaffer snuggle up at convention in November.

CO-OP STUDENT
Connor Castle is working his first co-op at
CHOP in the PICU.

CO-OP VIEWS
Student submits photo taken at co-op of the
morning sunrise on night shift. Not a bad view!

STUDYING
Sometimes studying feels like
this. Power through it, it is all
worth it in the end!

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MEET THE
EDITORS
Jessica Pignatelli
Junior, 4 Year Co-Op
Main PR Contact: jmp539@drexel.edu
Jess is from Jamison, Pennsylvania. She chose nursing because she wanted a career that
involved helping people. Jess ran for Public Relations Chair because she wanted to get more
members actively involved in DUSNA. She is currently on co-op at Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia in the PCU. Jess is on the Dragon Recruitment Team and a member of Gamma
Sigma Sigma.

Grace Caldwell
Junior, 4 Year Co-Op
Grace is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She chose Drexel after taking a tour of the CNHP
campus. She realized the opportunities Drexel Nursing would create for her. Grace is currently
on co-op at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in their transplant unit. She spends her days off
working hard as the Vice President of Gamma Sigma Sigma (a service sorority).

Katherine Drury
Pre-Junior, 4 Year Co-Op
Katie is from Wyckoff, New Jersey, and a transfer student at Drexel. Originally, she studied
Neuroscience at The College of the Holy Cross but realized that she wanted to go into nursing
after shadowing different healthcare professionals. She made the decision to come to Drexel
for nursing because of its notable program and the vast opportunities in Philadelphia hospitals.
She is passionate about healthcare and looks forward to helping those in need.

Josephine Gonzalez
Sophomore, 5 Year Co-Op
Josie is from Los Angeles, California. Choosing to pursue a career in nursing was a decision
made after taking part in a medical internship allowing her to travel to India and shadow
doctors in all units of the hospital. After her trip, she was able to solidify her decision to attend
nursing school. She chose Drexel after learning about the great opportunities that not only
Drexel, but Philadelphia has to offer. She hopes to work in Pediatric Emergency Medicine post-
graduation and further her education to obtain her master’s degree and become an NP.

Joshua Feidt
Sophomore, 4 Year Co-Op
Josh is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His choice to attend Drexel University was driven by
Philadelphia’s inclusive culture and advanced cooperative opportunities. Following the
footsteps of his two older sisters, Joshua chose Nursing for his desire to help and care for the
sick. Nursing to him is more than job stability, it is a passion and self-rewarding lifestyle.