Partnership Program | National Student Nurses' Association

One of the main objectives of NSNA is to prepare students to play active and vital roles in the nursing profession. NSNA socializes students into the world of professional organizations and provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and experiences that enhance professional development.

NSNA strives to build and strengthen the bridge between education and practice. NSNA members are informed about professional organizations and encouraged to learn about them - even as students.

Through a partnership program, NSNA members may join selected specialty nursing organizations at a reduced rate available only to NSNA members. Click below to join the nursing organization.

Partnership Program Inquiry

Forensic nurses combine the art of nursing with science and the legal system. They are specially trained to provide holistic, trauma-informed care to the patient who has been the victim of a sexual assault, intimate partner violence, neglect, or physical assault. This includes elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking.

With that in mind, the Academy of Forensic Nursing was founded in 2018 by visionary forensic nurses who wanted to expand and inform forensic nursing practice, link new and existing research to clinical care, promote education, and advocate for policy at the federal and local levels. Core to the organization’s mission and values is integrating equity and trauma-informed approaches in an inclusive manner. AFN members include nurses, physicians, mental health providers, advocates, and law enforcement personnel – essentially anyone who will encounter patients with forensic healthcare needs.

Membership benefits with AFN include:

Free access to live webinars. This includes FREE continuing education credits – totaling at least 30 free CEs per year!
Discounted asynchronous webinars with CE credits
Discounted member rates at AFN's live and virtual conferences
Online learning discounts
Equipment and book discounts
Resources and networking in the members-only section of the AFN website, including the Colleague Café community page
Research, mentoring, and publishing opportunities

In addition to these benefits, AFN is continuously developing new resources to help you stay in touch and up to date on the latest in forensic nursing.

You can find all this and more by visiting: https://goafn.org

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The mission of the Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN) is to provide high quality education for health care professionals working across all levels of neonatal care to improve outcomes for newborns and their families. ANN achieves this mission through professional, peer-reviewed publications, national conferences, online resources, and other educational offerings in order to advance the knowledge of its members in providing superior patient care.
As a professional nursing organization our dedication to your education is absolute. Using techniques that provide cost-effective learning modalities, the Academy strives to make your membership dollars stretch as far as possible. NSNA members can join the Academy at a special rate of $50. Join today and become part of the 7,000 neonatal nurses who trust the Academy of Neonatal Nursing to deliver the latest in neonatal research and evidence based clinical care.

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The Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) is a national non-profit professional development membership organization made up of experts in the field of aging and disability. ALCA promotes excellence through a rigorous Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and provides its members with continuing education, business mentorship, and interdisciplinary networking among a community of like-minded colleagues.

NSNA members are invited to take a closer look at a career in care management and learn from the leaders in this growing, in-demand industry. Members of ALCA are Aging Life Care Professionals® coming from a variety of health and human service disciplines including, but not limited to nursing, counseling, gerontology, mental health, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work. With a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care, Aging Life Care Professionals help seniors and their families navigate the challenges of aging and make positive, informed decisions about the care of their loved ones. Aging Life Care Professionals take a holistic approach to aging with key knowledge areas that include crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal, financial, and local resources.

ALCA offers a welcoming, supportive environment for professional and business development through education, community-building, and collaboration. ALCA connects members locally, regionally, and nationally to share resources, stay current on industry trends, exchange best practices, and advance the work of Aging Life Care Professionals.

Current NSNA members can join ALCA as a Student Member at a discounted rate of $25. Email membership@aginglifecare.org for additional information or visit www.aginglifecare.org for a complete look at the ALCA and member benefits. Download an application and join today! Include code NSNA2025 on the application to receive discount.

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The American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) is proud to announce its partnership with NSNA. AAMN has a long and rich legacy, of which you can play an influential role. Right now, AAMN is experiencing an exciting time of organizational growth and dynamic progress. By joining AAMN, you become a part of a community of exceptional nurses who are committed to advancing the profession. Some of the benefits of student membership in AAMN include:

Scholarship Opportunities
Networking & Mentoring Opportunities
Career Advancement

To become a part of the AAMN community, please click below and follow the simple steps. NSNA nursing student members will also receive a discounted membership to AAMN.
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The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), a professional association of more than 5,000 members worldwide, is committed to working for the highest standard of care for neuroscience patients by advancing the science and practice of neuroscience nursing. AANN's membership represents nurses and health care professionals working in diverse areas of neuroscience patient care such as multispecialty and neuroscience intensive care units, general neuroscience units, rehabilitation units, medical-surgical units, pediatric units, emergency and trauma departments, surgery, and more. AANN is the leading authority in neuroscience nursing.

NSNA student members get access to benefits designed to help you advance both personally and professionally.

NSNA members can join AANN at the discounted rate of $70 per year. Join online today! Email info@aann.org for more information or visit our website at www.AANN.org/join.

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American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)

Our members are the heart of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) – and the foundation of the post-acute care field. Together, we are 15,000 RNs, LPNs/LVNs, administrators, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members who confidently lead the delivery of quality care in skilled nursing facilities. Students interested in a career in post-acute care can benefit from an AAPACN membership that provides exceptional education, a vibrant member community, practical and compelling content, and essential tools that empower and inspire.

NSNA members get an additional 10% off student membership dues.

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The Mission of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is to illuminate holism in nursing practice, community, advocacy, research and education. Founded in 1981, AHNA is the definitive voice for holistic nursing, and promotes the education of nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public in all education of nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public in all aspects of holistic caring and healing, serving as a bridge between conventional medicine and complementary and alternative healing practices. Holistic nursing is recognized by the American Nurses Association as an official nursing specialty with defined scope and standards of practice. AHNA's mission is to advance holistic nursing through community building, research and education. NSNA members receive a special discount of $10 off their AHNA membership dues at http://www.ahna.org

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American Nurses Association (ANA)

ANA applauds nursing students for making a commitment to the most ethical profession. ANA is the go-to resource for trusted information within the nursing profession. We recognize that nursing students are not only the nurses of tomorrow, you are ANA members of tomorrow!

ANA partners with NSNA to help bridge the transition from nursing school to licensure and practicing. ANA is a proud supporter and sponsor of NSNA Annual and Midyear Conferences.

Members of NSNA can sign-up as ANA Student Subscribers for FREE to receive digital access to the following:

ANA Online Student Community
Welcome to the Profession Kit
Online Publications and Member-only content on Nursingworld.org
Get involved with advocacy alerts and our legislative blog to stay on top of key issues facing nurses

Currently a student, and not yet licensed? Become AN ANA Student SUBSCRIBER NOW

To learn more about ANA Membership Benefits, click here.

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American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA)

Nursing informatics is a growing specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and advancing in healthcare to define, collect, manage, and communicate data information between healthcare professionals and patients and their families. Prospective and current informatics nursing students are encouraged to evolve with technology to better health care and improve patient outcomes through problem solving, advancing with technology, and analyzing data to increase knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. As a member of ANIA, you will have access to many resources to broaden your knowledge on informatics and the nursing practice as well as expanding your opportunities to connect with others who share your interests.

Nursing informatics may seem like an intimidating field. With the proper tools and support, students and prospective students can be successful in pursuing their future in informatics using ANIA's resources. The Journal of Informatics Nursing is included as part of your member benefits. ANIA's online educational library contains archived webinars, conference sessions, and continuing education articles with contact hours. So, whether you are looking for scholarly articles, finding a preceptor near you, or reviewing for the Informatics Nursing Certification Exam, ANIA offers a wide range of resources that can help you get closer to your goal.

NSNA members can join ANIA at the discounted rate of $20 per year (a savings of $100). Email ania@ajj.com for more information or visit our website at American Nursing Informatics Association.

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The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the national professional organization of more than 12,000 nurse leaders and is the voice of nursing leadership in health care. Previously known as the American Organization for Nurse Executives (AONE), the organization changed its name in 2019 to better align with its core mission and vision.

Mission: Transform health care through expert and influential nursing leadership

Vision: Nursing leadership-one voice advancing health for all

Current NSNA members can join AONL at the discounted rate of $95 ($130 savings). Email aonl@aha.org for additional information or visit AONL online to learn more. AONL is an affiliate of the American Hospital Association (AHA).

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The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric hematology/oncology healthcare professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, and their families.

APHON provides the leadership and expertise to pediatric hematology/oncology nurses by defining and promoting the highest standards of practice and care to the pediatric, adolescent, and young adult communities. APHON is a proud partner of the National Student Nurses' Association and offers undergraduate nursing students membership for a special reduced rate. NSNA student members receive benefits such as digital access to the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (JOPHON) and to APHON’s online membership community, members-only discounts in the APHON bookstore and events, join APHON chapter communities and may serve on volunteer task forces and committees. Access the best minds in the nursing specialty today! Join APHON - https://www.aphon.org/members/membership-categories/

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American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc.

Safety and Excellence in the Surgical Care of Children

Pediatric surgical nursing strives for the prevention of illness and injury, the restoration of health and the maximization of comfort in health conditions and at the end of life, through diagnosis, treatment and management of the child’s condition that requires surgical intervention.

The American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc. (APSNA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 1992. Opportunities from mentorship to leadership, and authorship for the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing [JPSN], are available to students looking to enhance their career in the field of pediatric surgery.

NSNA primary nursing student members can take advantage of APSNA’s discounted membership rate of $60.00 per year. Please access student membership rates here:

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