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California Nursing Students' Association (CNSA)
The statewide student nurse association for California, open to nursing students at every school in the state.
Overview
Who this society is for and how to get involved.
The statewide student nurse association for California. Members join through their school chapter or directly, attend the annual state convention, and get a seat at the National Student Nurses' Association.
- Who can join
- Membership is automatic when you join NSNA (nsnamembership.org); NSNA associate membership covers pre-nursing students "taking the prerequisite courses designed as preparation for entrance into a program leading to an associate degree, diploma or baccalaureate degree in nursing" (associate members cannot hold state/national president or VP office)
Get involved
- 01Visit the society's page
Meeting times, officers and how to join are usually posted there.
cnsa.org - 02Follow on Instagram
Most chapters announce events and deadlines there first.
@cnsaofficial - 03Find a chapter near you
Every school chapter in California is listed in the societies directory.
Societies in California
Paths
Routes into nursing programs in California. The first step is where you enroll today.
CNA Exam Prep to RN
Community college ADN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a community college ADN program.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
Georgia CNA to RN
Community college ADN pathway
Ready to become a nurse in Georgia? Start with your CNA, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a Georgia ADN program.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
Georgia CNA to RN
University BSN pathway
Ready to become a nurse in Georgia? Start with your CNA, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a BSN program at a Georgia university.
- Timeline
- 4 years
Pre-Nursing to RN
Community college ADN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find community college ADN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
Pre-Nursing to RN
University BSN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find university BSN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Timeline
- 4 years
Schools
Schools in California with a chapter of this association.

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
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- School
- Programs
- 3
- State
- CA

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
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- School
- Programs
- 3
- State
- CA

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
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- School
- Programs
- 2
- State
- CA

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
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- School
- Programs
- 2
- State
- CA

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
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- School
- Programs
- 2
- State
- CA

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
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- School
- Programs
- 4
- State
- CA
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