Types of Membership

CNSA members can fall into one of a number of defined categories. Please see below for a detailed explanation of these categories.

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.

Individual Membership:

Any nursing student at a School of Nursing(*), whose student body is a chapter member in good standing can apply to be an Individual Member.

Distance Membership:

Any nursing student who is not currently enrolled at a chapter member School of Nursing(*), whose application for membership has been approved by the board of directors.

Continuing Membership:

Any former individual member or distance member who expresses a continuing interest in the association and whose application has been accepted by the board of directors.

Lifetime Membership:

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

Honourary Membership:

Any individual who although has never been a member of the association, recognized for distinguished service and outstanding contribution to CNSA.

Affiliate Membership:

Any organization or corporate body whose application for membership has been approved by the board of directors. 

(*) A 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/Liscenced Practical Nursing program or the Registered Psychiatric Nursing Program.