Student Nurse Association Shirts: SNA, NSNA Chapter Apparel and Fundraising

Student Nurses Association (SNA) chapters and the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) run apparel for three reasons: identify members at chapter events, recognize officers and leadership, and fund chapter activities through apparel fundraisers. Bear Grips Pro Shops handles all three off one chapter shop link with no minimum order.

SNA Officer and Leadership Apparel

• Embroidered cotton pique polo: $34.88 VIP base. President, VP, treasurer, secretary, and committee chairs wear branded polos at chapter events and external representations.
• Personalized officer recognition: Name and title embroidered on the right chest ("Sarah Johnson - President").
• Officer hoodie for cold-weather events: Embroidered cotton hoodie for outdoor SNA events and study sessions.
• NSNA conference polo: Specifically designed polos for delegates attending state or national NSNA conferences.

Officer apparel is typically issued at the start of each academic year as part of the leadership transition. Most chapters cover the cost of officer apparel from chapter dues or fundraising revenue.

SNA Member Apparel and Chapter Identity

• "[School] SNA" cotton tee: $19.88 base. Chapter identity tee that all members can purchase.
• Chapter hoodie: $36.88 base. Cold-weather chapter piece for study sessions and library hours.
• NSNA chapter long-sleeve: $29.88 base. With NSNA branding alongside chapter identification.
• Chapter cap or beanie: $25.86-29.86 base. Lightweight everyday wear for member identification.

Member apparel can run as either cost-only or with margin for chapter fundraising. Most chapters use a hybrid: cost-only for cohort-included pieces and marked-up for public-facing chapter pieces.

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NSNA Conference Apparel for Delegates

• Delegation polo: Embroidered polo with chapter name and "NSNA Delegate" identifier. Worn at the conference.
• State convention apparel: Similar polo for state-level nursing student conferences.
• Conference recognition pieces: Premium hoodies for delegates who serve on conference resolutions or committees.
• Local chapter table giveaways: Branded snapbacks or tees that delegates hand out at the chapter booth.

NSNA conference apparel typically runs one batch per conference year. Order 21+ days before conference travel for safe delivery.

SNA Chapter Fundraising With Apparel

An SNA chapter can use apparel as a fundraising vehicle for chapter operations:

Item	VIP Base	Sale Price	Per-Item Margin
Chapter member tee	$19.88	$30	$10
Future RN hoodie	$36.88	$52	$15
Chapter cap (embroidered)	$25.88	$35	$9
Long-sleeve "[School] Nursing"	$29.88	$42	$12

For a chapter with 100 members and a $10 average margin per piece, 60-80 pieces sold per semester generates $600-800 in chapter revenue. Apply to conference travel, scholarship grants, or chapter events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NSNA allow chapters to use the NSNA logo?

Yes, but with usage guidelines. Chapters can use the NSNA logo on official chapter apparel with proper attribution. Consult the current NSNA branding guidelines before printing. Most chapters use the NSNA logo alongside their school-specific identifier.

How are officer polos different from member tees?

Officer polos are embroidered (permanent decoration that lasts the full life of the garment) with personalized name and title. Member tees are screen printed with the chapter logo only. The polo signals leadership; the tee signals membership.

Can chapter alumni order pieces too?

Yes. The shop link can be shared with chapter alumni for ongoing apparel orders. Some chapters offer "Chapter Alumni" pieces as a separate product for graduated members who want to maintain their chapter connection.

How do chapters handle multi-cohort sizing for chapter apparel?

Each chapter member orders their own size through the shop link. The shop handles 100+ individual orders the same way it handles a single order. No central sizing coordinator needed unless the chapter is running a bulk shipment to a single address.