Chapter Membership:

A student body at a School of Nursing*, whose application for membership has been approved by the board of directors, and whose membership fees have been duly paid.

Lifetime Membership:

Any former individual member whom the board of directors chooses to recognize for distinguished service and outstanding contribution to the association.

Honorary Membership:

Any individual who has never been a member of the association but is recognized for distinguished service and outstanding contribution to the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association.

Friends of the Association:

Any individual, organization, or corporate body whose application for membership has been approved by the board of directors. This membership costs $20/year.

* School of Nursing is any school in Canada that offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, the Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent or offers the Registered/Licensed Practical Nursing program or the Registered Psychiatric Nursing Program.

Regions of Membership 

Canadian Nursing Students’ Association members are categorized into one of five regions based on their geographical location. Chapter members in each region elect a Regional Director to the Board of Directors and each region holds an annual Regional Conference.