The NSA is a pre-professional organization for nursing students who are in the undergraduate program. The organization helps to prepare students for some of the issues they will face while in school and on the job. NSA also strives to help students to be aware of the professionalism needed in nursing.

Each local chapter is a member of the State organization as well as NSNA, the National organization. UT Tyler NSA delegates and members often attend both conventions each year.

NSA organizes fundraisers so that members can attend the conventions as well as for community service projects.  Members have opportunities to run for office, gain leadership skills, and serve UT Tyler and the College of Nursing.  Additionally, NSA helps students to participate in a variety of community activities. The student who has the most community service hours at their Convocation is recognized with the Marian Rowe Community Service Award.  Students who accumulate as many as 50 community service hours during the undergraduate program are recognized at Convocation as a Community Service Scholar.