The Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) provides high value programs, services, and resources to graduate nursing students enrolled in master's and doctoral programs at AACN member schools as they prepare for their future nursing careers.
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Registration is now open for the 2025 GNSA Conference, which explores the theme "Nurses Championing Change Through Innovation, Adaptation, and Trust." This premier gathering of graduate nursing students provides resources to strengthen your leadership skills, evaluate your career path, and develop tools to sharpen your personal skillsets. The conference will be held in Washington, DC from July 31 – August 1 and is a unique networking opportunity to connect with noted nursing experts and peers nationwide.
Join us as we reflect on and navigate the challenges and growth opportunities unique to the graduate student experience, building resilience for professional and academic success. As you prepare to transition into a professional nursing role, conference sessions will provide you with the tools to help excel in your graduate program and propel your nursing career to new heights. Learn more and register below!
Early bird registration closes July 10! Contact: mokoniewski@aacnnursing.org
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As the collective voice for graduate students, the GNSA fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in academic nursing and health care.
Graduate nursing students are future leaders in improving and transforming health care.
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Understanding the PhD Degree: Perspectives from Faculty and a Recent Graduate
Understanding the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree
Set Yourself Apart: Developing a Successful Scholarship Application
Using the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) as a Resource for Success
Balancing School, Work, and Life for your First Year as a Graduate Student
Navigating the Nurse Faculty Role
Self Preservation: Practice Radical Self-Care During Difficult Times
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2025 GNSA Conference Nurses Championing Change Through Innovation, Adaptation, and Trust July 31-August 1, 2025 | Washington, DC
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Episode 2: Informal Leadership Join Otit Fletcher as she talks about informal leadership with Talula Nicholson, a current NP. Talula explores how she stepped into an informal leadership role at her organization and discusses some of the qualities that make a great leader. Use this episode as an opportunity to reflect on your own leadership trajectory.
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