BRTC Registered Nursing Student Appointed to Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association Board of Directors

Black River Technical College (BRTC) registered nursing student Beverly Britt has been appointed to the Board of Directors by the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association (ANSA) as District IV Director.

In her position she will serve as a liaison between nursing schools in her district. Britt will also advocate for better education in nursing, overall wellbeing of student nurses, and opportunities for involvement for student nurses in their communities.

“I am over the moon,” Britt said. “I am a strong advocate for being heard and I feel such an honor to be the voice for the student body.”

Britt joined ASNA in early January of 2025 along with the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA). She wanted to apply to the Board of Directors but the deadline for applications had already closed for the year. Taking a leap of faith Britt emailed ASNA and expressed her interest in serving on the board.

ASNA informed Britt that they had a vacancy and was welcome to email them an application. Britt’s term will last for one year and if she wishes to keep her position she will need to reapply. She said she hopes to use her experience from serving on the board to transition to a role with the NSNA.

“Beverly is capable of representing and advocating for her peers, making her an excellent fit for a leadership role within the Arkansas Nursing Student’s Association,” Tonya Hankins, director of nursing, said. “I am confident that Beverly will bring both advocacy and growth to the nursing student body in a director position.”

For more information about the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association visit https://www.arknursingstudents.org/ For more information about the RN program at BRTC contact Dana Clay, allied health advisor, at danac@blackrivertech.edu.