Please note, NNPBC's membership year begins on April 1, 2023 and runs until March 31, 2024.
NNPBC knows that nurses have felt the burden of fees and the increased cost of living. NNPBC's annual fee is $48.29 including GST. As of October 1, our mid-year fee is $24.15 including GST. This remains among the lowest of other health professional associations. We also continue to increase our programs, services, and course offerings to meet the growing needs of BC nurses.
Just some of the included with NNPBC membership are:
- Educational sessions and webinars
- Leadership courses
- Student and new grad courses
- Awards of Excellence
- Anti-Stigma workshops
- Government Engagement & Advocacy
- Ambassador Program
- Perks
- Jobs board
- And more!
What does this mean for me in 2023?
- NNPBC's annual fee is $48.29 including GST. As of October 1, our mid-year fee is $24.15 including GST.
- NNPBC fees remain among the lowest of other health professional associations.
- Service offerings have and will continue to expand throughout 2023.
- As was the case in 2022, RNs, RPNs, NPs and employed students will continue to purchase professional liability protection from the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) as well as their NNPBC membership during their initial registration or renewal through the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (the College).
- At the time of renewal (starting February 1, 2023), RNs, RPNs, NPs and employed students have two options for their CNPS professional liability protection, the bundled option OR CNPS liability protection only:
Designation 2023 Bundled option (mid year fee) 2023 CNPS professional liability protection only (no NNPBC) RNs and RPNs $95.55 ($24.15 NNPBC mid-year fee & $71.40 for CNPS professional liability protection- includes GST) $92.40 (includes GST) NPs $191.63 ($24.15 NNPBC mid-year fee & $167.48 for CNPS professional liability protection- includes GST) $188.48 (includes GST) Employed students $95.55 ($24.15 NNPBC and $71.40 for CNPS professional liability protection - includes GST) $92.40 (includes GST) - LPNs and non-practising nurses will be provided with the opportunity to choose to purchase NNPBC membership during their College renewal (starting February 1, 2023) or can do this at a later time via the NNPBC website. See our Fees and Purchasing page for more details.
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How do nursing fees compare to other professions?
The table below highlights several key pieces of information including licensing fees, association fees and PLP fees for some of the BC's regulated health professions. In each of the cases noted, the professional association administers PLP. This is not an exhaustive list, rather it is a list of those easily searched online by going to websites and using google. Some information may have changed since the time of writing but is meant to provide an overall baseline comparison.
| Regulated Profession | Annual Registration Fee | Association Fee | PLP Fee (administered by the Professional Association) | Total |
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| RNs, RPNs, NPs | Ranges from $600.24 RNs, RPNs to $867.42 for NPs | $48.29 inclusive of GST through NNPBC | $71.40 inclusive of GST as part of the group rate for RNs, RPNs $167.48 inclusive of GST for NPs |
$719.93 (RNs, RPNs) $1083.19(NPs) |
| LPNs | LPNs $600.24 | $48.29 inclusive of GST | Currently paid through BCCNM | $648.53 (LPNs) |
| Audiologists | $750.00 | $165.00 | $50.00 | $965.00 |
| Dental Hygienists | $515.00 | $399 (includes provincial & national association membership - also includes Basic PL insurance) | $17 (higher per-claim amount than basic) | $914.00 - $931.00 |
| Dental Technicians | $775.00 | $299.00 | $85.00 | $1,159.00 |
| Dietitians | $600.00 | $350.00 | $72.00 | $1,022.00 |
| Massage Therapists | $600.00 | $425.00 | $169.00 | $1,194.00 |
| Midwives | $740.95 | 2.9% of MSP billings | $1,800.00 | over $3,000.00 |
| Naturopathic Physicians (naturopaths) | $1,810.00 | $1,432 (includes provincial/nat'l association) | $50.00 | $3,292.00 |
| Occupational Therapists | $525.00 | $57 - 228 (depending on how many years practicing) | $64 - $106 | $643.00 - $859.00 |
| Optometrists | $1,390.00 | $2,815 (includes Canadian Association of Optometrists membership) | $3M per claim / $5M aggreg: $472; $5M per claim / $5M aggreg: $587; $10M per claim / $10M aggreg: $932 |
$4,677.00 - $5,137.00 |
| Pharmacists | $778.00 | $320.00 | $165.00 | $1,263.00 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $518.00 | $200.00 | Included in $200 fee | $718.00 |
| Physical Therapists (physiotherapists) | $500.00 | $319.82 | $235 - $298 | $1,054.32 - $1,117.82 |
| Physicians and Surgeons | $1,715.00 | $1,571.85 (excluding CMA) | $240 to $3,600 depending on specialty | $3,526.85 - $6,886.85 |
| Psychologists | $1,200.00 | $372.75 | $275 - $350+ | $1,847.75 - $1,922.75+ |
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2023 Fees FAQs
- What does NNPBC cost?
NNPBC's annual fee is $45.99 annually (or $48.29 with GST) for practicing RNs, RPNs, NPs and LPNs. While this is up slightly from last year due to inflation, it still represents close to a 10% decrease of our original 2021 fee. To learn more about our fees please click here.
Please note, the NNPBC mid year fee is now in effect (October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) and is $24.15 inclusive of GST for RNs, RPNs, NPs and LPNs only (ESNs, non-practising and Associates pay the same amount regardless of when you join.
- Why did NNPBC increase its fee this year?
NNPBC knows that nurses have felt the burden of fees and the increased cost of living. In 2022 NNPBC reduced its fee from our 2021 $54.60 (inclusive of GST) down to $41.99. While we would have loved to keep fees the same rates of inflation have made it more costly for us to provide services. Our fee remains under $50.00 and still lower than our 2021 fee by nearly 10%. We have also increased our programs, services, and course offerings to meet the growing needs of BC nurses.
Just some of the included with NNPBC membership are:
- Access to mental health and wellness
- Educational sessions and webinars
- Leadership courses (valued at nearly $300.00, and free to members!)
- Student and new grad courses
- Awards of Excellence
- Anti-Stigma workshops
- Government Engagement & Advocacy
- Ambassador Program
- Perks
- Jobs board
- And more!
- How will I join in 2023?
At the time of your BCCNM renewal (starting February 1st, 2023), you will be provided an option when purchasing your mandatory professional liability protection from CNPS to choose either the bundled rate or individual rate. The bundled rate allows you to retain your NNPBC membership for 2023. - What if I purchased NNPBC membership later in the year (October 2023 - January 31, 2024)?
NNPBC's next membership year begins on April 1, 2023. All RNs, NPs, RPNs, LPNs and ESNs will be able to purchase NNPBC through College registration during the renewal period which lasts February 1-March 31, 2023. If you choose to purchase NNPBC when you renew with the College, your NNPBC membership will be 'renewed' and you will have paid for a full-year NNPBC membership. If you choose not to purchase NNPBC during the renewal period, but have purchased our half-year fee prior to this, you will able to keep your half-year membership up to March 31, 2023. After this date, your half-year membership ends and 2023 full-year membership must be purchased to continue accessing NNPBC's programs and services. - Why would I choose to purchase NNPBC now that you're more expensive than the individual rate?
There are many benefits to being an NNPBC member. NNPBC is your connection to your profession and the work we do focuses on advancing the profession of nursing. We work to ensure that the nursing perspective is included in matters of health and public policy. In addition to this work, belonging to NNPBC affords you access to numerous programs and services that continue to grow. For a differential under $30.00 a year you will have free access to:
- Mental health and wellness services
- Educational sessions and webinars
- Leadership courses (valued at nearly $300.00 per course)
- Student and new grad courses
- Awards of Excellence
- Anti-Stigma workshops
- Government Engagement & Advocacy
- Ambassador Program
- Perks
- Jobs board
- And more!
- What does NNPBC do?
NNPBC advocates for healthy public policy, promotes excellence in nursing practice, increases nurses' contribution to shaping the health system, and influences decisions that affect nurses and the public they serve.- Learn more about the benefits of NNPBC
- Download our information sheet
- Information sheet on the role of a professional association
- Who's Who in Nursing information sheet
- What does my Association do information sheet