Complimentary Membership
At the Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing, every Entry Level Master’s in Nursing student is automatically enrolled as a member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) and receive a plethora of membership benefits such as an annual subscription to Imprint, the NSNA official magazine, career assistance, mentorship opportunities etc.
Additionally, the association offers awards and representative positions to students that present exceptional leadership skills. Through the Office of Student Affairs, student officers are elected for the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Legislative Representative, Breakthrough to Nursing Representative, Student Affairs Committee Representative, and Academic Program Committee Representative. Thus, students are able to further exercise their leadership skills that will be useful in their clinical practice and other career opportunities they pursue in the future, relating to healthcare.
The association, along with the California Nursing Students Association (CNSA), offers students opportunities to travel and attend annual conferences where they can network with other students and professionals in the nursing field.
NCLEX-RN Exam
Graduates of the ELM program must apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) exam.