About The Michigan Nursing Students Association (MNSA)

Our Mission

The MNSA advocates for, unites, and empowers nursing students in Michigan by providing information, resources, and opportunities that promote their growth as future registered nurses.

About MNSA’s History

The Michigan Nursing Students Association (MNSA) has a rich history of serving nursing students in Michigan. Originally organized as a non-profit association on August 15, 1951, it became a domestic non-profit corporation on November 19, 1987.

Since then, we have been committed to providing our members with valuable resources and opportunities to help them succeed in their nursing education and future careers.

Proud Member of NSNA

MNSA is a proud constituent of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), representing nursing students throughout the state of Michigan.

With an average of 1,700-2,000 members throughout the year, we are dedicated to supporting and representing the voices of nursing students in our state.

Join Us Today

Are you a nursing student in Michigan looking for support, resources, and opportunities to grow as a future registered nurse? Look no further than MNSA!

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Board of Directors

Misty Russell

PRESIDENT | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
In December of 2023, I received my AAS in Nursing from Henry Ford College (HFC) in Dearborn. I am in my 3rd semester of the University of Michigan-Flint’s RN to BSN program. During my time at HFC, I was a School of Nursing Peer Mentor, a student member of the ACEN Committee, and the Activity Director of the SNA at HFC. I have completed the Leadership and Honors University Program with the NSNA with whom I am a PIT Recruiter as well as a member of the 2023-2024 Resolutions Committee. I am enjoying every moment of my journey through nursing school. My goal is to gain as much knowledge as possible to be the best nurse I can be for my patients and our profession. My long-term goals include completing UMF’s DNP with MSN program and to one day teach nursing students just as ourselves! I‘ve been blessed to have some great mentors along the way, one once said “Everything you do doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be excellent, make sure you always move with excellence.”
President@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Vallery Seay

2ND VICE PRESIDENT | BAKER COLLEGE - CADILLAC
My name is Vallery Seay. I am in my 4th of 6 semesters at Baker College School of Nursing. I love being involved in leadership and have been involved since I started the nursing program. I served one year as the project chairperson of my local Student Nurses’ Association chapter. I enjoyed setting up fundraisers for our local chapter and assisting fellow students with volunteer opportunities. I am now serving my second year as the 2nd Vice President of the Michigan Nursing Students Association. I aspire to be an emergency department nurse when I graduate but am still exploring other areas of nursing. I also plan on becoming a travel nurse someday after I get some experience. I am always free to suggestions and new ideas for convention planning, so feel free to reach out!

2ndVP@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Michelle Gallegos

BTN DIRECTIOR | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Hi my name is Michelle Gallegos, I am a Nursing Student at Michigan State University. A little information about me is that I am in the Running and Triathlon clubs. I love the outdoors and I like to scrapbook a lot. The reason why I ran for this position is because I always enjoyed interacting with other Nursing students. I want to learn more about their undergraduate learning experiences and interact with Nurses in different specialties. My plan after MNSA is to become a Pediatric Nurse. I may look into graduate school. During the MNSA convention, I was inspired to continue my education and it is something I would like to do for future nursing students.
BTNdirector@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Sarah Nordby

SECRETARY | BAKER COLLEGE - CADILLAC
Hi! My name is Sarah Nordby and I'm proud to be your 2023-2024 MNSA Secretary. This will be my third year on the board, previously serving as the Director of Membership, Nominations, and Elections and as President. I am in my final semester in the BSN program at Baker College of Cadillac. I hope to work in critical care or geriatrics upon graduation. If I'm not studying or working one of my three jobs, you can find me watching anime with my husband of seven years, napping, or skating with the Traverse City Roller Derby team!
Secretary@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Alyssa Ziemba

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR