What does CCNS mean in NURSING

The College Council of Nursing Students (CCNS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing students of nursing with resources and opportunities to become successful healthcare providers. CCNS also provides advocacy and support for nurses both in school and in the field, as well as offers continuing education units for registered nurses.

CCNS offers a range of benefits to its members, including access to networking events, job postings, scholarships, peer mentorship programs, book clubs, and various discounts. Membership also comes with the opportunity to take part in CCNS legislative initiatives.

To join CCNS, you must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program in nursing either on campus or online. There may be additional requirements depending on your school's specific program.

Yes, a one-time membership fee is required upon joining the organization. This fee helps cover certain administrative costs associated with running the organization and offering its services and resources to members.

Your membership lasts until graduation or if your nursing program ends prior to graduation. However, you may renew your membership at any time for an additional fee if desired.

You can find more information about CCNS on our website which includes our mission statement, our board of directors page, and our blog featuring news related to nursing relevant topics such as career tips and advice on professional development opportunities as well as updates from national organizations like National League For Nursing (NLN). You can also contact us directly via phone or email for more information.

Yes! We host several job fairs throughout the year dedicated specifically to helping nurses jump start their careers by presenting them with various opportunities that are available in the field of nursing both domestically and internationally. Additionally, we offer resume review services where members can receive feedback from experienced nurses in order help polish their resumes before applying for jobs.

Yes! We understand that higher education can come with considerable costs so we provide nursing scholarships annually through generous donations from different individuals who wish to aid future nurses financially during their studies and beyond that. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need as well as could show exemplary academic performance over the course of their degree program in order to qualify for these awards.

Various activities are organized throughout the year by our dedicated team such as conferences highlighting industry trends and focus on leading-edge technologies impacting healthcare sector; social events designed around creating professional fellowship among members; volunteering opportunities; webinars with experts within health care sector sharing insights into latest developments; film screenings; seminars devoted towards educating members about common issues facing healthcare today; networking receptions connecting like-minded students locally; participation at town halls & panel discussions addressing policy changes affecting healthcare.