National Nursing students week 2024

November 18th - November 24th, 2024


National Nursing Students Week is just around the corner! Join us from Nov 18-24, 2024, for a celebration of excellence in nursing education.

NNSW 2024 Awards

We are excited to share the results of the CNSA National Nursing Students' Week (NNSW) Regional Awards! This year, we received an unprecedented number of applications, reflecting the remarkable talent and dedication within our community. The passion and commitment showcased by all applicants were truly inspiring.

The award winners were announced during the NNSW Grand Virtual Event held on the 23rd. For those who were unable to attend, I have attached the event’s PowerPoint presentation for your reference. Additionally, recordings of the event will be shared subsequently, so stay tuned!

Please join the CNSA in congratulating these recipients on their dedication and passion for the field, and ensure to share this amazing news with your constituents!

CNSA Indigenous Award Recipients

- Aurora White, Selkirk College

- Brooklyn Chief Moon, Lethbridge Polytechnic College

 Atlantic Region Recipients

- Rebecca Hillyard, Centre for Nursing Studies
- Ethan Nestoruk, UNB Fredericton
- Linda Matthews, University of New Brunswick
- Kamsochukwu Nzewi, Centre for Nursing Studies

Prairie Region Recipients

- Rita Ezeugoh, University of Regina
- Joy Alogi, University of Regina
- Judah Chepil, University of Manitoba
- Saami Ahmad, University of Regina

Ontario Region Recipients

- Morgan Sullivan, Western University
- Ayah Khanafer, University of Windsor
- Jacob Potts, St. Lawrence College
- Sarah Omonoyan, Western University

Western Region Recipients 

- Vijeth Castelino, MacEwan University
- Riley Huntley, University of British Columbia
- Adaeze Chukwumezie, Lethbridge Polytechnic College
- Mackenzie Burnstick, University of Alberta


November 18th, 2024

National Indigenous Nursing Students Day


November 19th, 2024


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NOVEMBER 22nd, 2024


NOVEMBER 23rd, 2024

The CNSA will be hosting a Virtual Grand Event for the 2024 National Nursing Students Week (November 18th - 24)! 

This event will be hosted on November 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CT.

We will be spotlighting different nursing specialties (critical care, paediatrics, rural/remote, STARS, and more!), educational workshops (palliative/end of life care training + resume/cover letter building), and an interactive leadership panel. This is a unique opportunity for nursing students across Canada to explore diverse career paths and connect with leaders in the field. This event is FREE to attend!

During this virtual event, we will be offering a selection of prizes to attendees, awarded through random draws; winners must be present to be eligible to receive their prize. Prizes include 2 x $25 Starbucks gift cards, 2 x $25 Tim Hortons gift cards, and 2 x $50 FIGS gift cards. We look forward to your participation and the chance to reward our engaged attendees!

To attend the event, preregistration is required using the form below. You can choose to attend the event fully or partially based on your preferences and availability. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants as the event date approaches. For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact us at membership@cnsa.ca or west@cnsa.ca.

The agenda has been appended to this email below.

Please ensure to distribute these links below to your constituents:

English: Registration

French: Registration

Thanks to your diligent president, Tiffany Macewan & the team at UWorld, there will be a giveaway of 4 x 90-day UWorld NCLEX memberships valued at $250 each!

Throughout this virtual event, we will be distributing different prizes to the attendees. The winner will be chosen by a draw and must be present at the event to be eligible to receive the prize. Therefore, we encourage you all to attend as much of the event as possible as these prizes will be distributed throughout the event!

Recap of all prizes available to attendees:

- 4 x  90-day UWorld memberships

- 2 x $25 Starbucks gift cards,

- 2 x $50 Figs Gift Cards

- 2 surprise monetary prizes

Moreover, we are excited to have CNA President-Elect, Tracie Risling, join our Leadership and Advocacy Panel! This is your opportunity to directly connect, and learn from the leaders of our field!


NOVEMBER 24th, 2024