top of page

Welcome!

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) at CSUSM is a student-run, self-governed chapter of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). Students who become members have dual membership in both the school & national organizations.

Our Mission

To support and encourage academic and professional growth while empowering our members to become leaders through increasing involvement, partnership, networking, and community service. Through the use of advocacy, values, and ethics, we uphold the high standards of the nursing profession and inspire philanthropy of time, skill and resources.

Our Vision

To grow SNA through membership, to grow in our journey, and to grow leaders through empowerment.​

Our Values

  • Develop essential skills to help nursing students excel in the professional environment

  • Support the transition and encourage success of newly admitted students

  • Establish a mentoring presence for the high school community

  • Create a mutually beneficial partnership with the greater surrounding community

  • Provide easy to access health promotion and illness prevention.

Product

Our Benefits

Membership provides many benefits including, but not limited to:

Mentorship
& Guidance

Mentee Program
Give or receive support from fellow SNA members.

Insight Magazine
Read about the nursing profession and relevant career guidance.

Community
& Education

Outreach
Give back through blood drives, health education, and more.

Conventions
Network and participate in workshops and panels at the California SNA Convention.

 

Scholarships
& Discounts

Scholarships
Find scholarships to help pay for tuition and board. 

Discounts
Save money on NCLEX Prep materials, scrubs, health insurance, hotels, and more.

Recognition & Resume Building

Cord Points
Participate in SNA activities to receive a graduation cord. 

SNA Board of Directors
Gain leadership experience by running for a position on the

Ready to Join Us?

Membership requires first joining the national organization (NSNA) and then donating to our school chapter (CSUSM SNA).
 
Membership Dues
$42/year or $80 for 2 years paid to NSNA
One $20 donation paid to SNA CSUSM 

  National Chapter  

Sign up for a new membership using the following information:


School: California State Univ, San Marcos

Program Type: Baccalaureate

Chapter President: Do not check box

Project in Touch Recruiter Number: 9014

 School Chapter  

Make a one time $20 donation to Student Nurse Association


Send the receipt to the treasurer via email. Include your name and cohort number.

csusm.sna.treasurer@gmail.com

Resources

 Become a Mentor 

Applications open Spring 2026

Application Closed

 Cord Point Rules 

Learn how to earn points.

 Become a Mentee 

Applications open Spring 2026

Application Closed

 Cord Point Tracker 

Track your cord progress.

 Bylaws 

Learn about CSUSM SNA Bylaws

 Pinning Ceremony 

A planning guide for cohort reps

Events

No events at the moment

Our Board of Directors
2025-2026 

Every year, Board Members are elected by fellow SNA members to provide strategic leadership in the fulfillment of SNA’s mission to support and encourage the growth of nursing students through increasing involvement, partnership, networking, and community service.

  President  
Aleescia Beauseigneur, ABSN 48
csusm.sna.president@gmail.com
Interested in Peds, NICU, L&D
  Secretary  
Sharlene Yang, ABSN 49 
csusm.sna.secretary@gmail.com
Interested in Peds, NICU, Public Health
  Legislative 
Pauline Losay, ABSN 49
 Breakthrough to Nursing 
Christine Nguyen, ABSN 49
  Fundraising 
PJ Badillo, TBSN 19 
csusm.sna.fundraising@gmail.com
Interested in ER, ICU, Public Health
  Vice President  
Jamie Huang, ABSN 49 
  Student Affairs 
Mekdelawit (Mek) Yitayih,  ABSN 49
  Treasurer  
Justin Yang, ABSN 49
  Activities Director  
Rachel Weinstein, ABSN 49 
csusm.sna.activities@gmail.com
Interested in ER, Flight, Disaster Relief
 Community Health 
Kyle Furtado, ABSN 49
csusm.sna.community.health@gmail.com
Open to all areas excluding Psych
bottom of page