All You Need to Know
The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for member suggestions for the 2026 election. Nominations are due May 1st.
In 2026, members will elect:
- Full (SCNA/ANA) & SCNA Only Election
- President-Elect*
- Director Seat 1
- Director Seat 2
- SCNA Nominations and Election Committee* (5 people)
Full (SCNA/ANA) Election
- Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly (3 people- President*, President-Elect*, and Delegate*)
- Alternates* for Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly
*Must be Full SCNA/ANA Member
Current Officers Eligible to run again for same office:
- Jennifer Woodley (Director 1)
- Ryan Fox (Director 2)
- Rebecca Preast (Nominations and Elections Committee)
- Leiann Boards (Nominations and Elections Committee)
- Verlisha Goins (Nominations and Elections Committee)
- Danielle Young (Nominations and Elections Committee)
- Latonya White (Nominations and Elections Committee)
SCNA Chapters will also hold elections for:
- Chair
- Member At Large (2 people)
SCNA Chapter Ballot(s) will be with the SCNA Ballot for those SCNA members who are also signed up as SCNA Chapter member(s). Nominations may be submitted at the same time as nominations for SCNA officers. All nominations are due to SCNA before May 1st, 2026.
Note that both the nominator and nominee for the SCNA 2026 elections must be SCNA members in good standing. Call SCNA at 803-252-4781 if you would like more information on any of these positions.
Go to www.scnurses.org to fill out a nomination form. The link to the nomination form can be located under “About SCNA” on the “Elections” page http://www.scnurses.org/?page=SCNAElections
Call for 2026 SCNA Bylaw Revision Proposals
The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is now accepting suggested revisions to the SCNA Bylaws for consideration at the 2026 SCNA Annual Meeting this fall.
Members are encouraged to review the current bylaws, available on our website at www.scnurses.org/?Bylaws, and submit any proposed changes by May 1, 2026.
Please send all submissions to:
SCNA Bylaws Committee
Email: rosie@scnurses.org
220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 403
Columbia, SC 29210
Your participation helps shape the future of our association—thank you for contributing to the continued growth and strength of SCNA!
Call for 2026 Resolutions
The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) invites members to submit resolutions for consideration at the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting.
Any SCNA member may research, draft, and submit a resolution on issues important to nursing and healthcare in South Carolina.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Submit to: rosie@scnurses.org
Resolutions should be submitted in print-ready form to the SCNA Reference Committee.
Your voice helps shape the future direction and priorities of SCNA—submit your resolution and make an impact!
For a step-by-step guide on how to write a resolution go to https://www.scnurses.org/page/GuideforWritingResolutions
