FAQ
Useful Information
How do I join?
All new members should fill out the New Member Form
There are two membership options:
Option1: Join the CNSA at SJSU campus org. The membership fee is $20 and includes our current club shirt. You will be eligible for a CNSA cord after 3 active semesters and can note that you were an active member of "California Nursing Students' Association at San José State".
Option 2: Join NSNA (membership is about $40/year). This makes you an automatic member of CNSA and CNSA at SJSU will recognize you as a chapter member as well. In other words, this makes you an "official" member of the state and national student nurse organizations. This waives the $20 membership fee and still gives you access to the current club shirt and makes you eligible for both the CNSA cord and stole after 3 active semesters. You will have free or reduced cost to state and national conferences and resources to prepare you for applying for jobs, taking the NCLEX, and more. You can note that you were an active member of "National Student Nurses' Association", "California Nursing Association", and "California Nursing Students' Association at San José State".
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What does it mean to be "active"?
To be active, you must attend 2 or more CNSA events or meetings per semester.
Do I have to be a member to participate?
No, unless specified otherwise, we welcome all pre-nursing and nursing students to come join and connect at our events.
How often does California Nursing Students' Association at San José State meet?
CNSA at SJSU hosts general meetings either via Zoom or in person once every full month of the semester. Other events will be held in-person and will be announced here, on Facebook, and on Instagram.
How do I join a meeting for the first time?
Check here, Facebook, and Instagram for updates! We will post the Zoom links for our general meetings and would love to see you there!