Krystal Scott

2015-2016 Convention Director

CSU Sacramento
Graduation: May 2016

As your outgoing Vice President, I am twice as excited and honored to be elected your Convention Director for the 2015-2016 term. I have had experience being involved in various associations during my past career, serving on the board in a variety positions and committees. 

I was previously in the mortgage industry, and after the financial meltdown in 2008, I decided to return to school for a much needed career change. I attended a Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy program at MTI College in 2009, became a CA State Certified Phlebotomist; and I have been working for Sutter Health as a phlebotomist for five years. My interest in phlebotomy stemmed from being an avid blood donor and gradually learning about venipuncture and blood components during my donation  appointments. I have since realized through my hospital experience as a phlebotomist that I love patient interaction, and I can't wait to utilize my nursing education and skills to care for patients in a deeper capacity as an RN. 

I am also actively involved in various annual community events such as ACS Relay for Life, March of Dimes March for Babies, Out of the Darkness/Suicide Prevention, Blood Source blood donations, Operation Backpack, annual Food Drives, Adopt-A-Family during Christmas, etc. I look forward to serving the community in additional ways offered through CNSA. Playing an active role in your organization is very rewarding as it provides a valuable service to the community, its members, and ultimately yourself. CNSA provides opportunities for networking, professional growth, leadership, education, and building friendships. If you truly want to exceed in your nursing career, becoming involved with various organizations is vital. I highly recommend that each of you consider running for a position in your local associations, or at the next state election.

Goals:

• As your Convention Director, my main duty is to plan and coordinate the next CNSA Annual Convention in October 2016. This is a huge responsibility and my first order of business as Chair of the Convention Program Planning Committee is to put in place an amazing committee to assist me with planning and arrangements.

• Other duties as your Convention Director will be to write articles for Range of Motion, attend all board meetings, and prepare and submit monthly Convention Director Reports. 

• In addition, I plan to make myself a resource to our CNSA President, Shawn Palmer, and other board members, committee chairs,  advisors, and all members, to aide in the mission of CNSA in "advancing the transition of the student to professional nurse through leadership development, education, mentorship, advocacy, activism, and stewardship."

Here's to a successful and fun year as we work together toward a common career goal of becoming Registered Nurse leaders!