Student Membership

Start strong. Join CNA today!

Are you a nursing student in Canada? CNA is excited to offer free Student membership — your gateway to professional growth, community, and leadership in nursing.

Why join CNA as a student?

Build your skills, grow your impact

• Access exclusive resources, webinars, and career tips designed for nursing students.
• Connect with mentors and leaders in the nursing profession.
• Stay informed with monthly updates, newsletters, communities of practice, and member stories.

Stay connected

• Join a vibrant community of future nurses across Canada.
• Network with peers and professionals at national conferences and online forums.
• Get enhanced access to the Canadian Nurse online journal.

Shape the future

• Be eligible to join the CNA board of directors as a student representative
• Get involved in advocacy, leadership development, and policy-making.
• Be eligible for a Future of Nursing Award, recognizing student excellence.

Membership benefits

• Free membership: No cost for students enrolled in a Canadian nursing program. Get immediate access to a national network of nurses and resources.
• Professional development: Opportunities for leadership growth, webinars, and knowledge-sharing events to support your career from day one.
• Networking & advocacy: Connect with nurses across Canada and have a voice in national advocacy efforts.
• Leadership opportunities: Advocacy engagement, board representation, and campus events.
• Career support: Tools and resources to help you confidently transition from student to professional nurse.
• Recognition: Awards, certificates, and opportunities to be featured in CNA communications.

How to join

1. Eligibility: You must be actively enrolled in a Canadian nursing program.
2. Create or log in to your CNA account and join as a student member.
3. Get connected: Receive a welcome email with access to resources and opportunities.
4. Stay engaged: Participate in events, join the ambassador program, and connect with your peers.

“Serving as the student representative on CNA’s board of directors has been an incredible opportunity to bring the student perspective to national nursing policy and advocacy. I’ve worked alongside leaders who are passionate about equity, inclusion, and advancing nursing education. CNA truly values student voices, and I’ve seen firsthand how our ideas shape the future of the profession. If you’re a nursing student who wants to make a difference, CNA is the place to start your journey.”

– Scarlett Sanabria-Ramos, BScN Student, University of Ottawa
2025–2026 Student Representative, CNA Board of Directors

Start your nursing journey with CNA — where students become leaders.

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