Student Organizations
Professional organizations play a vital role in strengthening the nursing profession. BHSN is a chartered member of the National Student Nurses' Association. The Student Nurses' Association at Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing has won statewide awards for it's community service and SNA members are encouraged to attend the annual National SNA Convention. During the fall semester of the first year, all nursing students are required to complete an application for membership to the National Student Nurses' Association ( NSNA). A faculty advisor will assist the students with the membership process through the School. The mission of the National Student Nurses' Association is to organize, represent and mentor student nurses and to promote professionalism and quality health care. As part of membership benefits, students will receive a subscription to Imprint, the Journal for Student Nurses.

Surgical Technology students are required to become members of the Association of Surgical Technologist, Inc. (AST). The AST plays a vital role in establishing consistent standards for education, training and practices related to Surgical Technology. As part of membership benefits, students receive reduced fees when applying for certification and a subscription to The Surgical Technologist. The Perioperative Program Coordinator will assist the class with the membership process through the School.

Class Organizations
Each class will have elected representatives from nursing and allied health programs. Students are encouraged to participate in their class organization to provide an avenue for expression of personal opinions. Through these organizations various social and recreational activities are planned. As members of the NSNA, student nurses in each class will be elected by their peers to serve as the SNA President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. After officers are elected, a class advisor will meet with the officers to help them carry out their roles. The faculty advisor attends class and committee meetings to assist students in various activities that provide personal and professional growth. Other allied health programs have an elected official that consults with the Program Coordinator about class activities.

School Committees
Students are represented on two School committees. The Curriculum Committee and the Student Council/Services Committee. The Curriculum Committee is comprised of faculty and student representatives who review curriculum issues. The Student Council/Services Committee provides a democratic forum for students' functions and concerns. All students are members through representation by class representatives elected from each class and program. Membership also includes faculty class advisors, Nurse Manager from the Industrial Medical Center, all Program Coordinators and the Director of the school. Meetings provide opportunities for student participation and the planning, implementation and evaluation of student services.