Get Involved
At the Texas Nurses Association, District 9 (TNA D9), we believe that every nurse has the power to make a difference—not just in direct patient care, but in policy, leadership, education, and the future of nursing in Texas. Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned nurse, there are countless ways to get involved and help shape the future of healthcare.
Join a Committee
Contribute your voice and expertise by serving on one of our active committees. From legislative action to membership engagement, our committees drive the work of the association and amplify the voice of nursing in TNA District 9 for Texas.
Committees may include:
- Government/Legislative Affairs & Public Policy
- Tracking policies
- Advocating for nursing interests, and keeping members informed on legislative changes.
- This committee ensures nurses have a voice in shaping healthcare policy and encourages member engagement in advocacy efforts.
- Professional Development
- Identifies professional practice gaps and conduct environmental scanning to curate content for on-demand CNE and live educational activities for the district.
- Find TNA D9 members to volunteer their time and expertise on CNE offerings; participating in design and development of activities.
- Evaluate and analyze post-activity evaluations to develop and improve future educational opportunities.
- Membership & Engagement
- Promotes engagement and development of membership by:
- Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among members;
- Advising on public relations activities by contributing content to TNA D9 website and social media platforms;
- Providing a channel of communication for sharing ideas, experiences and planning for further enrichment of the programs and services of the organization for its membership.
- Promotes engagement and development of membership by:
- Nursing Celebration
- This includes sub-committees for Publicity, Silent Auction, and Corporate Sponsors
- Assess effectiveness of previous celebrations and ongoing improvement in the functions of the celebration/gala
- Recommend new awards; establish criteria for evaluation candidates and nomination.
- Research available state and national awards for which TNA D9 member nurses could be nominated.
- Solicit nominations and identify potential awardees. Assist candidates with nomination application.
- Plan and conduct the celebration/gala in professional manner and raise funds to meet the purposes of the Foundation via several subcommittees
- This includes sub-committees for Publicity, Silent Auction, and Corporate Sponsors
- Social Media & Communications
- Coordinate with BOD and committees to prepare timely content
- Develop monthly content calendars (2-3 posts per week)
- Prepare, schedule, and monitor posts
- Manage comments and maintain brand guidelines
- Track social media analytics monthly
- Update best practices guide annually
- Train new committee members
Run for Office or Volunteer for Leadership
Become a leader in your district or at the state level. By stepping into a leadership role, you help shape the priorities of TNA D9 and make a lasting impact in the nursing community.
Support TNA D9 programs, scholarships, and community initiatives by making a one-time or recurring donation—or become a sponsor for one of our annual events.
Write an article, lead a workshop, or serve as a mentor. TNA D9 offers a variety of opportunities to showcase your skills and uplift others in the profession.
➡️ Email Kelsey at tna9@tnadistrict9.com