NNPBC membership: Being a member of your professional nursing association
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC) is the professional nursing association representing all nurses and nurse practitioners in British Columbia.
As an NNPBC member, you’re supported at every stage of your nursing career, from new graduate to seasoned leader. Membership connects you with professional tools, learning opportunities and wellbeing resources, while also giving you a voice in shaping the direction of nursing and healthcare in BC.
"Grateful for NNPBC. It's a resource that helps nurses across their careers from novice to expert for different reasons."
2025 NNPBC Member Survey
The benefits of NNPBC membership
Are you a practicing, retired or student nurse or nurse practitioner? NNPBC membership comes with practical benefits you can use in your day-to-day practice and your life outside of work.
Here’s what’s included in your NNPBC membership:
Protect your practice
Access group rates for professional liability protection (PLP) and insurance, required for licensure, along with other types of professional coverage.
Advance your learning
Get preferred rates for HIPPO Education and other platforms offering high-quality, flexible learning options.
Find new career opportunities
Browse the member-only job board for the latest postings across BC.
Support your mental health and wellbeing
Access virtual counselling, 24/7 assistance through Advica Health, and other programs that support your wellbeing outside of work.
Save money on personal costs
Get discounts on insurance, travel, tech, groceries and more through exclusive member offers.
Connect nationally
Receive discounted rates on membership with the Canadian Nurses Association to stay connected to national advocacy and learning opportunities.
Be recognized and celebrate nursing
Each year, NNPBC honours nurses and nurse practitioners who make outstanding contributions to their patients, communities and the profession.
Join NNPBC and see how membership can support you
"I'm grateful for any and all support NNPBC offers the nurses of BC. As an NP, I feel very lucky to have the opportunities and support that I have. I know it wasn’t always this robust."
2025 NNPBC Member Survey
Advocacy in action with your NNPBC membership
There’s power in having a voice where decisions about nursing are made.
NNPBC brings that voice forward on behalf of our members. We work with government and partners to strengthen how nurses and NPs are supported, address barriers in practice and shape policies that reflect the realities of nursing.
Explore how NNPBC advocates on your behalf in our annual report.
What makes NNPBC membership different?
NNPBC exists to strengthen the nursing profession and is distinct from the regulatory college or a union. We’re the first unified nursing association of our kind in Canada, created to amplify the collective voice of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
Understanding the roles of different nursing organizations in BC helps you know where to turn for support and information.
Your professional nursing association — that's us!
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC: Brings together all four nursing designations, offering career and wellness resources, advancing professional growth, and advocating for nurses and nurse practitioners in health and social policy.
Regulator
BC College of Nurses and Midwives: Sets the standards of safe, ethical practice; assesses nursing and midwifery education programs; establishes requirements for registration with BCCNM; and addresses complaints about nurses and midwives.
Unions
Strengthen the workforce by representing nurses as employees, negotiating fair wages and benefits, and addressing workplace issues through collective bargaining.