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The following is an archive of press releases issued within the past 6 months by the National Student Nurses' Association. Click on the title of each press release to read more. For press releases older than 6 months, please email [email protected].
Tedra Smith Appointed NLN Consultant to the NSNA Board of Directors (1/5/26)
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) appointed Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE, as National League for Nursing (NLN) Consultant to the NSNA Board of Directors (BOD).
Kellie Bryant and Jeff Doucette Announced as Keynote and Endnote Speakers for NSNA 74th Annual Convention (12/12/25)
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) is excited to announce Dr. Kellie Bryant as the keynote speaker and Dr. Jeff Doucette as the endnote speaker for the NSNA 74th Annual Convention, April 8-11, 2026, in Houston, TX.
NSNA/FNSNA are going Virtual in 2026 (10/10/25)
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (FNSNA) are excited to announce its transition to a virtual headquarters, effective January 2026.
NSNA Announces Andrea Dalzell as 2025 MidYear Conference Keynote Speaker (8/20/25)
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) is excited to announce Andrea Dalzell as the keynote speaker for the NSNA 43rd MidYear Conference, November 6-8, 2025, in Columbus, OH. Keynote speaker Andrea Dalzell, MSN-ED, RN, is known as "The Seated Nurse." She is a passionate registered nurse, active healthcare advocate, disability rights influencer, and a strong survivor.
D. Ryan Barrett, Sr. Elected 2025-2026 President of the National Student Nurses’ Association  (4/30/25)
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) is pleased to introduce D. Ryan Barrett, Sr. as the 2025-2026 NSNA President. The election results were announced on April 12, 2025, during the NSNA 73rd Annual Convention in Seattle, WA. Mr. Barrett is a student nurse at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
NSNA House of Delegates Elects 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Nominating and Elections Committee (4/30/25)
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 73rd Annual Convention – Nurse's Brightest Beacons: Ignite, Innovate, Lead – took place April 9-12, 2025, at Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA. Participants included over 2,100 students, speakers, faculty members, consultants, and exhibitors.