Partnership Program

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.

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The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) is the leading nursing organization dedicated to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. The current state of health care demands that nurses and advanced practice nurses play a leading role in identifying and implementing cardiovascular risk reduction and management strategies. PCNA is committed to supporting nurses so they may successfully rise to this challenge.

The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) is a voluntary non-profit specialty nursing organization committed to the advancement of the art and science of pediatric endocrine nursing.

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional association that represents 100,000 nurses and is the professional home to more than 35,000 members. ONS is committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. Since 1975, ONS has provided a professional community for oncology nurses, developed evidence-based education programs and treatment information, and advocated for patient care, all to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with cancer and their families.

Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) is a professional and ministry organization for nursing students, nurses, and nurse educators. Nursing school is hard and raises hard life questions. NCF helps you explore your questions and walks with you in the journey to integrate faith, spirituality, and nursing practice.

National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO) is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of excellence in the delivery of wound care and ostomy to the consumer through credentialing proficiency of health care practitioners. The mission of the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy is to develop and administer a certification process of the highest standard to measure knowledge mastery of wound care and ostomy management.

The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) is committed to developing and delivering the tools and connections you need to advance your career and evolve the neonatal nursing profession. Today, more than ever, high-risk neonates have a better chance of thriving because of the advances in medicine and the dedicated care they receive. Neonatal nurses are on the front line, providing around-the-clock care for these most vulnerable patients. NANN stands behind these nurses, supporting and tending to their educational and professionals needs.

Since 1986, the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (NADONA) is THE leading advocate and educational organization for Nurse Leaders in the post-acute care continuum:

The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) is the only national professional organization solely dedicated to advancing the role and impact of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). NACNS serves as the national authority on CNS practice, education, research, and policy, supporting CNSs across clinical, academic, and leadership settings.

The International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS) is the professional organization for the transplant clinician. ITNS is dedicated to the education and clinical practice excellence of nurses who are interested in and participate in the care of solid organ transplant patients.

The International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1975. Plastic surgical and aesthetic nursing is a diverse multidisciplinary field that encompasses various practice settings and educational backgrounds including pediatric reconstruction, skin care, burns, adult reconstruction, craniofacial, operating room, post anesthesia care, office settings, management, nurse injectors, independent practitioners, advanced practice nursing, and nurse educators.

Founded in 1970, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the nation's only professional association dedicated solely to the advancement of emergency nursing. Discover a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional advancement as a member of the Emergency Nurses Association.

The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) is a professional nursing organization comprised of diverse individuals who are committed to quality dermatologic care to provide exceptional patient outcomes through sharing knowledge and expertise. The core purpose of the DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care.

The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) was established in 2000 as the open membership initiative of the American Academy of Nursing. The mission is simple: Better Health Through Nursing Science. The Council strives to be a strong voice of nurse scientists at the national and international levels in support of the development, conduct and utilization of nursing science; to share, translate, and disseminate nursing science; and to facilitate life-long learning opportunities for nurse scientists.

The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting the health of women and newborns. Our mission is to strengthen the nursing profession through advocacy, research, education, and the delivery of high-quality clinical and professional resources.

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting rehabilitation nurses, their patients, and the rehabilitation nursing specialty through specialized continuing education, its certification program for registered nurses demonstrating rehabilitation competencies, advocacy for the specialty and philosophy of care, and rehabilitation nursing community networking.

There’s nothing like being a perioperative nurse! It’s face-paced, exhilarating, and YOU are the voice of your patient.

As the world’s largest professional association for perioperative nurses, AORN sets the standard for optimal outcomes in patient care. You’ll find AORN resources used in every hospital and ambulatory center across the country.

The American Travel Health Nurses Association (ATHNA) is the only organization in North America that supports the professional development of travel health nursing. Travel health nurses provide pre and post travel health services to individuals, families and groups who travel internationally for a multitude of reasons including tourism, business, education, mission work, and family visits.

The Association for Radiological & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) was founded in 1981 as the professional organization representing nurses who practice in the diagnostic, euro/cardiovascular, international, ultrasonography, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, and radiation oncology.

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.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading professional association dedicated to advancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control. With a community of more than 15,000 members, APIC supports infection preventionists who work to protect patients, healthcare personnel, and communities from infectious diseases across healthcare and public health settings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Reach 50,000 nursing students and faculty nationwide through strategic sponsorship of NSNA webinars.​

Reach 50,000 nursing students and faculty nationwide through strategic sponsorship of NSNA webinars.