We are committed to ensuring you all play a role in creating a thriving culture at SON & beyond! A great way to get involved is through participation in our wide array of student clubs and organizations. You can check out all of these student organizations and what they are up to on Hopkins Groups.
Please Note: Student Affairs is not accepting requests for any new student organizations at this time.
Adventure Medicine Team
The goal of the Adventure Medicine Team is to provide education and collaborate with local organizations that embody the following as a volunteer based or career option for our Nursing Student body. Our core values are embodied by our mission statement and remain passion, safety, integrity, and authenticity. We are gathered in AMT to combine passion for the outdoors and service to others by providing critical and acute nursing care in austere and challenged environments whether by fixed or transient geographical obstacles, or limited resources, in response to natural disasters with humanitarian aid; search and rescue operations; extreme sports; and interdisciplinary expedition collaboration as leadership in planning and guiding; or as evolution of the applied nursing critical care scope develops.
Asian Pacific American Nursing Student Association
The Asian Pacific American Nursing Student Association (APANSA) at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing seeks to provide a means for all students to experience Asian culture and learn about issues facing Asian and Asian American communities. We host a variety of activities, from community service to social events to discussions with Asian nurses and nurse practitioners.
Black Student Nurses Association
The Black Student Nurses Association at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is dedicated to fulfilling its responsibility in contributing to nursing education by fostering an environment where Black nursing students can thrive. Our fundamental interest lies in providing programs and initiatives that address the interests and needs of Black nursing students, ensuring their representation and empowerment within the nursing community. Through our mission, we aim to aid in the holistic development of our members, nurturing their professional roles while instilling a sense of responsibility for the healthcare needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Critical Care Interest Group
The purpose of the Critical Care Interest Group is to advocate for the School of Nursing students interested in pursuing critical care.
Fellowship of Christian Nurses
The Fellowship of Christian Nurses seeks to provide a space for JHUSON students to engage in encouraging, uniquely Christian fellowship. We seek to create outlets for JHUSON students to deepen their understanding of how the Christian faith interacts with nursing, while creating lasting relationships between peers and faculty members of faith. We also hope to encourage JHUSON involvement in the local Baltimore community, including local churches.
FLI Nursing Collective
Description coming soon!
Friends of MSF (Doctors without Borders)
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international non-governmental organization that focuses on giving medical care to those in crisis, regardless of racial/political factors. The purpose of this organization shall be to provide members with opportunities to engage with MSF’s work and to promote its campaigns.
Global Health Interest Group
The Global Health Interest Group (GHIG) is an organization of nursing students and faculty to explore and educate on global issues affecting the health of populations around the world and disseminate opportunities to work and learn in a global setting.
Healthcare Organizational Leadership (HOL) Student Network
The Healthcare Organizational Leadership (HOL) Student Network aims to provide and sustain an inviting space for existing students to develop a network, promote professional and personal growth, excellence in nursing, and student mentorship.
Indigenous Student Nurses & Allies
Description coming soon!
Integrative Medicine Interest Group
Description coming soon!
International Students Organization
Description coming soon!
Jewish Nursing Student Association
The mission of JHU’s Jewish Student Nurses’ Association is to provide space for Jewish students to connect and a means for all members of the community to experience Jewish culture and learn about the notion of “tikkun olam,” or “repairing the world,” and how it intersects with our role as nurses. Open to both Jewish and non-Jewish students!
Johns Hopkins Graduate Muslim Student Association
The Johns Hopkins Graduate Muslim Student aims to promote interaction and communication among members of the Johns Hopkins community by organizing events and initiatives that increase understanding, education, and appreciation of Islam, and faith in general. We are dedicated to the messages of peace, tolerance, environmental stewardship, community service, health, and human rights. The JHGMSA is open to all.
Latine Student Nurses Association
The Latine Student Nurses Association aims to bring awareness to challenges that the Latinx population faces. It also aims to learn ways in which healthcare providers can advocate for those facing cultural and language differences, challenges with immigration status, and other factors creating barriers in their healthcare.
Learning Capabilities Personified Cooperative (L-CAP)
The L-CAP seeks to aid in the educational and professional development of Johns Hopkins School of Nursing students by offering educational and professional resources and skill-learning, mentorship, community involvement, and leadership opportunities throughout the academic year.
LGBTQ+ Health Curriculum Initiative
Description coming soon!
Men in Nursing
Description coming soon!
Military Association Interest Group
The purpose of the Military Association Interest Group is to serve as an inclusive community of nursing students at JHUSON dedicated to supporting and providing resources to active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, military spouses and dependents within all military branches, and anyone who is interested in learning more about military service.
Nurse Anesthesia Pre-Professional Interest Group
The Nurse Anesthesia Professional Club will empower SRNAs to explore various professional and financial opportunities available to them during and after their education, and to develop strong professional networks within the anesthesia community and other healthcare related professions.
Nursing Students for Harm Reduction
Nursing Students for Harm Reduction (NSHR) is dedicated to addressing the overdose crisis in Baltimore and nationwide. Our mission revolves around combating stigma, fostering support, and delivering trauma-informed care to vulnerable populations through various initiatives, including education, volunteer opportunities, discussions, and community outreach.
Oncology Student Interest Group
The purpose of the Oncology Student Interest Group is to educate and connect students interested in pursuing careers in oncology as well as spreading awareness, providing education to students, and supporting those affected by cancer.
Palliative Care Interest Group
The Palliative Care Student Group’s purpose is to potentiate Palliative and Hospice Care knowledge, attitudes, and communication among SON students.
Pediatric Interest Group
The purpose of the Pediatric Interest Group is to offer nursing students opportunities to learn the pathways to pediatric nursing positions and to gain a better understanding of the role of the pediatric nurse. Also, to engage with registered and advanced practice nurses who work in the field of pediatrics.
PhD Student Organization (PSO)
The PhD Student Organization provides a forum for PhD students to support each other, share research and ideas, and interact with faculty.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Interest Group
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Interest Group aims to bring awareness to mental health nursing and further education into psychiatric nursing plus to provide mental health centered events to cultivate community wellbeing.
SON Run/Walk Club
Description coming soon!
National Student Nurses’ Association (JHSON Chapter)
The mission of NSNA is to “mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession.”
To become a member of Hopkins Chapter SNA, you must first be a member of the NSNA. Please create an account and get membership from https://nsnamembership.org. Screenshot your member ID and send it to the treasurer to add you to the organization.
Nursing Student Senate
The purpose of the NSS is to serve as an advocate for the School of Nursing student body and to work to strengthen the school community.