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Kentucky Association of Nursing Students

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Welcome to the Western Kentucky University Kentucky Association of Nursing Students (KANS).We are a constituent of the Kentucky Association of Nursing Students (KANS) and National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).

Our mission is to aid in the development of the individual student of nursing as a future health professional, support community efforts to educate and improve health care for all people.

Membership and participation begins with admission into the nursing program. Prior to admission pre-nursing WKU students (major code 586P) are eligible for associate membership and should contact an officer or faculty advisor for further information.


2008 Officers 
Julia MacFarland President
Kayla Pierson 1st Vice President
Katie Kirchgessner 2nd Vice President
Neena Hamilton Recording Secretary
Tiffany James Corresponding Secretary
Wes Maupin Treasurer
Tara Furlough Historian
Audrey Cornell Faculty Advisor
Dawn Garrett Faculty Advisor