Nurses Alumni Association (NAA)
For over 50 years, the Rush Nurses Alumni Association has brought together more than 10,000 graduates from the College of Nursing and its legacy schools (Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing, Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing) to champion the values of excellence, service and connection.
The NAA’s mission is to support Rush University College of Nursing in producing highly prepared nurses while promoting the college and its alumni as innovative leaders in nursing education, practice, research and service.
The purpose of the Nurses Alumni Association Student Success Fund is to support Rush University College of Nursing, as directed by the Dean. When you give to the Nurses Alumni Association Student Success Fund, you help ensure that today’s students have access to the same life-changing educational opportunities that shaped your own nursing journey.
Your gift to the Nurses Alumni Association Student Fund supports:
College of Nursing Student Council Professional Development
Provides support for nursing students to travel to professional and scholarly conferences where they are able to build relationships and network, enhancing their educational experiences and improving their clinical practice.
Generalist Entry Master’s (GEM) Orientation
A welcome reception introducing GEM students to the Rush community. Provides resources to support students on their professional journey, facilitating opportunities to network with fellow students, faculty and staff in a variety of interdisciplinary activities.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Visits
Provides an opportunity for DNP students to present their final projects and takes place toward the end of each semester. Visits are one- to two-day events that occur for each of our 14 specialty tracks. They are in-person or virtual, depending on the track, and include up to 40 students.
The Student Nurses Association New Student Welcome Reception
A welcome event that supports students’ professional development and provides opportunities for future nurses. The event allows students to seek guidance, network with peers and become familiar with the nursing program and campus locations.