Professional Development Opportunities Through the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA)
Webinar Overview
Are you a new graduate nursing student eager to take the next step forward in your education? Going back to school can quickly get overwhelming with a mounting pile of questions and real-life concerns. Come learn more about the GNSA and its many free resources designed to help you succeed in your graduate studies, including a popular webinar series (CEs available), an online community, networking opportunities, advocacy tools, and funding announcements. Come hear success stories and learn insider tips for navigating the GNSA website, locating opportunities, and finding answers to your questions quickly.
Objectives
- The learner will understand how to navigate the GNSA website and easily access the available resources.
- The learner will asses how to use the resources available for success in their graduate nursing program.
Speakers
Marta Okoniewski, MPA
Director of Student Engagement
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Marta Okoniewski, MPA, is the Director of Student Engagement at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). She led the development and launch of the GNSA, a national network providing high value programs, services, and resources to nursing students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs. Prior to joining AACN, Ms. Okoniewski worked as the Program Coordinator at New York University College of Nursing within the Academic and Clinical Affairs department. She received her master’s in public administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Scranton.
Autumn Spriggs
Student Services Manager
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Autumn Spriggs is the Student Services Manager at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). She joined ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø in August 2017 to assist the GNSA in achieving its goals of providing high value resources to members and facilitating engagement among graduate nursing students. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English from Elon University.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to deans, faculty, staff and students from . All non-member audiences will be required to pay a $59 webinar fee.Â
Continuing Education Credits:

Eligible attendees may receive one continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour for participating in this webinar. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is an accredited CNE-provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.