NSNA

About the Convention

The NSNA 73rd Annual Convention is held every April. It is the perfect opportunity for nursing students across the U.S. to learn and network. The Convention offers specialty nursing areas and various education workshops for nursing students. Learn from top nursing leaders, prepare for your future profession, and have some fun. You will have the opportunity to learn new skill sets and test taking strategies while attending multiple education sessions including a live NCLEX-RN Review. You will meet NSNA leaders including the Board of Directors, Nominating and Elections Committee, and the chair of the Resolutions Committee.

Exhibits provide opportunities for you to meet with exhibitors from a variety of employment and academic settings, NCLEX vendors and publishers. Also, receive expert advice for career development including interview skills, resume building, and future education opportunities. Faculty can earn contact hours with the faculty program.

Keynote Speaker

Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN, is known as The Inspiration Nurse. She is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, and humor who has been referred to as a positive force of nature who lights a path for others to follow. She is the original “Dear Donna” columnist at Nurse.com. Her accomplished career combines over 35 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience, not to mention her stint as a professional singer. Donna is author of four books including the award-winning Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart. She is a certified meditation teacher and chair yoga instructor, labyrinth facilitator, Reiki Master, and Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Donna is a life-long Jersey Girl with attitude and chutzpah to spare!

If you're 100% able to attend the Seattle Convention on April 9th-13th 2025 and you're a part of NSNA and DELTA (dues must be paid for both) - fill out the form and Delta will sponsor your ticket to attend the convention: https://forms.gle/Xo9VEaDDVCRoTVau6

What is NSNA?

NSNA stands for the National Student Nurses Association. They strive to bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion program, convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession, promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession, advocate for high quality, evidence-based, affordable and accessible health care, advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education, and develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future. Being a member automatically makes you a member of the Nursing Students of Washington State.

For more information on NSNA visit https://www.nsna.org/membership-brochure.html

Apply for Over 100 Scholarships with Only One Application! $500,000+ 

Apply at https://www.forevernursing.org/ 

Non-NSNA members are eligible for some scholarships, NSNA members eligible for more. 

Deadline, January 26th, 2024 

Applications are submitted online at www.forevernursing.org. 

Students graduating after July 1, 2024 are eligible to apply and receive the scholarships.

Being a member of the National Student Nurses Association also has the following benefits:

Earn recognition for certain leadership activities, Receive discounts for hotels, car rentals, scrubs, stethoscopes, NCLEX-RN materials, and more, great ways to become involved in the nursing community outside of school and meet people who are working in the different fields of nursing. 

Membership Cost:

Membership dues are 37$ for the first year with a 40$ renewal OR 70$ for two years! Our recruitment code is 7039

Visit http://www.nsnamembership.org/ to register to become a member!

Once you register please fill out the form on https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-v0S-GksRy4Cdu-Kv5L8kT097wDTAnSCpdwekr7nSUCkFyQ/viewform

Are you interested in Leadership? 

Nursing Students of Washington State, the state chapter of NSNA, is always welcoming leadership and board member applications. Visit the website, NSWS.org, to learn more.
 If you would like to learn more about elected leadership opportunities within NSNA please visit the How to Run for National Office page. 

To ensure you receive your NSNA-specific cord for graduation, please fill out this form with your NSNA member ID: https://forms.gle/ffY43FLwybGJ1tHP9