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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. The GNSA is committed to supporting graduate students preparing for careers as faculty members, researchers, advanced practice registered nurses, clinical nurse leaders, policy experts, and healthcare administrators, among other roles.
The GNSA works to meet the professional development needs of its members by offering:
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.
The GNSA is free to join for graduate nursing students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs at AACN member schools.
To join, complete the GNSA Membership Application.
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