Alpha Delta Nu – Nursing Honor Society
Southside College of Health Sciences School of Nursing is chartered as the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The objective of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society is to recognize the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing. The society encourages the pursuit of advance degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility. Further information about the honor society can be obtained by contacting the Program Director.
The College Ambassador Program
The College Ambassador program is designed to provide leadership and professional development opportunities for students who demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership and service. Students will be offered a professional, distinct, resume-worthy experience that will help them strengthen their individual skills so they will become more successful in the health care profession. The College Ambassador program is open to all students after they have completed one full semester of classes. This program is an extra-curricular program in which students apply for and are accepted after an application process. Students are chosen based on an interview and their demonstrated commitment to leadership and the SCHS mission.
Lambda Nu Honor Society
Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiological and imaging sciences. The objectives are to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote research and investigation in the radiological and imaging sciences, and recognize exemplary scholarship. The chapter at Southside College of Health Sciences is the Virginia Omega Chapter. Students who have achieved academic honors are eligible for membership in the honor society. For more information contact your Program Director.
Student Nurses Association
The Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) mentors the professional development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. SNA membership is open to nursing students.
Student Participation in Governance
There are a number of methods by which students can participate in the governance of SCHS. Students have the opportunity to complete anonymous evaluations every semester on each course and the faculty members they have worked with and attend feedback sessions with the Director of Student & Alumni Affairs. The results of these evaluations and/or feedback sessions are shared with Program Directors, the Dean of Academic Affairs and Campus Director, faculty and staff as appropriate. Additionally, students serve on the Advisory Boards of each program. Students interested in serving on a committee should contact the Administrative Secretary to the Dean of Academic Affairs and Campus Director.
Students in Service
Students in Service is a community service program offered by the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs in alignment with the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Southside College of Health Sciences and Bon Secours Mercy Health. This program offers a unique opportunity to interact with students from all 3 programs and to grow together in service within the communities in which we live and learn. Through group and individual service opportunities members will work towards the 20-hour total community service commitment throughout their time at SCHS. Students in Service is open to all students beginning in their first semester. The program can be started at any time while enrolled in classes at SCHS.
