Great Opportunities with NSNA

Since joining the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) I have been lucky enough to be a part of multiple health screening fairs, blood drives and career fairs. It has been a great opportunity to practice my skills in a non-school environment (a.k.a. without a grade involved) and to get to know upper classmen. This last part has proved very helpful in getting tips on how to study for certain tests, what to expect from clinical and just getting an encouraging “you can do it” from someone who has.

Joining the NSNA is as easy as going to their website (www.nsna.org), registering your information, and paying the registration fee—$25 for one year or $60 for two. Some of the benefits that you will get from registering include a subscription to Imprint magazine, discounts at Barnes & Noble, scholarship opportunities, online study tools, etc. The NSNA also holds an annual convention which holds career-building workshops, successful speakers and a chance to connect with other hospitals/nurses around the country.

There are also many opportunities to become an officer within the NSNA. I was fortunate enough to have been nominated by the NSNA members of my school and to win the nomination for treasurer. This gives me a little bit more of a hand in what we do as a group within our school and it also looks great on my résumé.

Overall, joining the NSNA is very simple to do. It hardly takes any time to join and then you are linked to a large group of student nurses throughout the country. It helps to prepare you for a career in this field by being active in the community, socializing with all grade levels and by providing resources to ensure your success in school.