Become an NNPBC member
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC is the professional association for all four nursing designations in BC. Membership connects you to advocacy, education and practical tools that strengthen your practice and your voice.
Become a member for the 2026-27 membership year!
NNPBC's new membership year officially starts April 1, but sign-up begins on Feb. 1, 2026 so you can create or renew your NNPBC membership at the same time as you register with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. For those not registering with BCCNM, you can sign up directly on our website.
Annual membership fees for 2026-27 are $64 for all members.
Registering with BCCNM this year?
If you’re registering with BCCNM between Feb. 1 and Mar. 31, just opt in to NNPBC membership during the registration process. Doing both together is quick and also gives you a discounted rate on Professional Liability Protection (PLP), which is required for RNs, RPNs and NPs.
Instructions:
- Start your annual registration renewal with BCCNM
- When prompted, select Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC) for membership
- Your NNPBC membership and CNPS PLP group rate will be processed together at your time of registration with BCCNM
- You will later receive an email directly from NNPBC with information about your membership
Please note: Even though you can sign up for both at the same time, NNPBC membership is distinct from registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Registration with BCCNM is required to practice. Membership with NNPBC is voluntary and focuses on supporting you and the profession.
Not registering with BCCNM this year?
Until March 31, only nurses and NPs who are not registering with BCCNM can sign up for or renew their membership on the NNPBC website.
- Those who aren’t registering with BCCNM can register directly on the NNPBC site
- Log in or create an account
- Choose your membership category
- Complete payment to activate your membership
Membership fees
For the 2026-27 membership year (beginning April 1, 2026), it costs $64, including GST to be an NNPBC member.
This amount is paid all at once.
Who NNPBC membership is for
NNPBC membership is open to nurses and nurse practitioners across BC at every stage of their career, including:
- Practicing RNs, LPNs, RPNs and NPs registered with BCCNM
- Non-practicing nurses who want to stay connected to the profession
- Students enrolled in a recognized nursing program who are not yet practicing
- Retired nurses who want to stay informed and involved
- Internationally educated nurses (IENs) planning to pursue licensure in BC
NNPBC membership falls into two categories:
| Category | Description | Voting/Meeting Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Voting Member | Must be licensed with BCCNM as a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in good standing with either practicing or non-practicing status. | Entitled to vote on the election of Directors Entitled to vote at all meetings of Members |
| Non-Voting Member | Students enrolled in a nursing education program leading to licensing as a nurse or nurse practitioner (i.e. nursing students) Individuals who were formerly licensed with a regulatory body that represented a nursing profession in BC or in another Canadian jurisdiction (i.e. retired nurses) Individuals who are seeking licensure as a nurse or nurse practitioner in BC and who were formerly licensed with a regulatory body outside of Canada (i.e. internationally educated nurses) |
Not entitled to vote on the election of Directors May attend meetings of Members but are not eligible to vote |
Have questions?
Want to learn more about the benefits of NNPBC membership? Have questions about how to join? Contact us at [email protected].