National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

UTNSA encourages both membership in UTNSA and NSNA. Membership in both of these organizations is supported by the School of Nursing as well. There are many benefits of joining NSNA, which is the professional organization for nursing students across the nation. With a membership of over 50,000 nationwide, NSNA mentors the professional development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance.

The many benefits available to members of NSNA include:

Discounts on J1 supplies tote sold through UTNSA (ALL the supplies needed for J1 that have been picked out by the J1 course facilitator)
Free Texas Nursing T-Shirt
Opportunity to earn a trip to the state student nurses’ convention through UTNSA (NSNA members are eligible, and UTNSA sends students each year. This year’s conventions are in Galveston, TX)
Barnes&Noble.com discount plus free shipping (great for ordering books!)
Discount on NCLEX review materials
Discount on uniforms, tools, shoes, books, and accessories though Allheart
Professional nursing magazines monthly
Scholarship opportunities
Shows involvement in the UT School of Nursing and nursing community, which is a great asset for future applications and resumes
Opportunity to affect the education of present and future nursing students through leadership positions in UTNSA and NSNA

How to sign up for 2009-2010 NSNA Membership:

Go to NSNA website
Click “Sign up for New Membership”
Fill in the forms appropriately. Enter 5015 in the Recruiter Number box on the “Step 5: Join Details” page
Enter payment information
Copy and print the NSNA number you are given for future use

If you have questions or want to pay with a check, please email our NSNA Recruiter, Heather Muir or come to the UTNSA office during office hours and you can fill out a Membership Application and UTNSA will send it in. New member fees are $30 per year, and renewing members are $40 annually.