Professional Liability Protection for nurses and NPs
Professional Liability Protection (PLP) safeguards nurses and nurse practitioners if a claim or complaint is made about their professional practice. This protection is provided through the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS).
NNPBC members receive preferred pricing on PLP. Select your designation to learn more about what’s required and the cost options.
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of obtaining your license or registration to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will choose and pay for your PLP during annual licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST individual rate
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of obtaining your license or registration to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will choose and pay for your PLP during annual licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $159.50 + GST
- Standard individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $179.50 + GST individual rate
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of obtaining your license or registration to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will choose and pay for your PLP during annual licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST individual rate
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of obtaining your license or registration to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will choose and pay for your PLP during licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST individual rate
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of obtaining your license or registration to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will choose and pay for your PLP during licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST individual rate
CNPS Supplementary Protection Program
The CNPS Supplementary Protection program is an additional, optional service that extends the scope of CNPS assistance to complaints made to the nursing regulator. This program now features automatic renewal to avoid a gap in protection.
Fees:
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026: $160 + applicable taxes
Contacting CNPS
Call 1-800-267-3390 to speak with a CNPS legal advisor.
Please ensure you provide your:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Nursing Registration #
Or email: info@cnps.ca.
Hours of operation: 8:30am - 4:30pm Eastern Time
Note, any information you provide to CNPS will remain confidential.