Empowering Georgia’s Next Generation of Nurses

GANS supports, connects, and uplifts nursing students across Georgia — building the knowledge, leadership, and community to deliver exceptional care.

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Whether you're in Athens, Albany, or Atlanta, your district director is your direct line to programs, funding, and fellow students. Find your district →

Earn Awards & Scholarships
Over 20 awards recognize Georgia nursing students for service, leadership, and impact — with scholarship funding awarded each year. Explore awards →

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Run for state office, attend the annual convention, advocate at the Capitol, and graduate with experience that matters. Get involved →

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The 74th Annual GANS Convention

The 74th Annual GANS Convention

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GANS 74th Annual Convention

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Cobb Galleria Centre | Atlanta, GA

Hundreds of future nurses. Countless sessions, awards, certifications, and exhibitors. One unforgettable convention.

Join Georgia nursing students from every program in the state for expert-led education sessions, statewide award competitions, board elections, and the connections that shape your nursing career. Registration is now open!

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Awards & scholarships

From the Daisy Award and Emily McNelly Member of the Year Award to the Karl Lipinski Male Nursing Scholarship, GANS recognizes the students, chapters, and mentors shaping nursing in Georgia. Applications open each fall and awards are presented at the Annual GANS Convention in Atlanta, GA. Award applications will be open August 10 - September 30, 2026.

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Breakthrough to Nursing Spotlight

Financial Aid Resources for Georgia Nursing Students

Check out this one-page guide covering national nursing scholarships (Foundation of the NSNA, HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship & Loan Repayment, AACN, National Black Nurses Association, Tylenol Future Care, and the Johnson & Johnson scholarships database), Georgia & state-based resources (Georgia Nurses Foundation scholarships, Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce loan repayment, and the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation), plus quick tips and out-of-the-box ways to fund nursing school. Even smaller scholarships can help cover books, uniforms, exam fees, clinical supplies, transportation, and licensure costs.

Created by Jade Wayson, BTN Director.

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Georgia Students Shine at the 2026 NSNA Annual Convention
Georgia Students Shine at the 2026 NSNA Annual Convention

As Georgia’s NSNA constituent, the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS) was proud to represent our state at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Annual Convention, held April 8-11, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

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GANS at Georgia Nurses Day at the Capitol 2026
GANS at Georgia Nurses Day at the Capitol 2026

GANS members raised their voices for the nursing profession at the State Capitol this March. A recap of our advocacy day.

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Recap: The GANS 73rd Annual Convention
Recap: The GANS 73rd Annual Convention

Nursing students gathered at Kennesaw State University for the GANS 73rd Annual Convention. A recap of the awards, competitions, and the Empowerment theme.

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Your gift helps GANS provide scholarships, professional development, and leadership opportunities for nursing students across the state. Every donation — big or small — directly supports the next generation of Georgia's nurses as they prepare to serve our communities. Give today and help shape the future of healthcare.

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