CPCNA is committed to growing an active membership, engaging new palliative nursing voices and increasing membership accessibility for students and new nurses.

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All persons who provide palliative care either as a part of their daily practice or as their primary practice are welcome to join CPCNA. Nurses with an interest in palliative care and those studying to be licensed as nurses are also welcome to join.  While being a nursing association, we also recognize the value in collaboration and shared perspectives that can enhance personal and professional growth and development.  

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Your membership is annual and your benefits are active January 1 to December 31.

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• You will need your nursing license number and CNA certification number (if applicable) to complete the application. 

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• Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

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• If you have questions about Membership, email us at cpcnamembers@gmail.com

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The types  of annual membership available are as follows.

If you are unsure of where you fit in, reach out to our Director of Membership HERE prior to purchase to avoid processing two payments in the event of a mishap.

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​ For 2026 we are implementing an expanded membership and fee structure.  Please read carefully and choose the membership category that reflects the status of your current practice. 

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Full Nurse Membership Categories.

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Full Nurse Membership ($100)- plus processing fees- total $103.30 ):

• Open to all nurses

  • licensed practical nurses/registered practical nurses​ (LPN/RPN)

  • registered nurses (RN)

  • nurse practitioners (NP)

• Provides access to select monthly CPCNA webinars for free

• Provides access to 'Members Only' page

• Allows for participation in and leadership on committees of the organization

• Allows voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting and Special Meetings

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Full Membership for Nurses enrolled in a Graduate Program  ($50)- (plus processing fees- total $51.75):

• Includes all of the privileges of the full membership (above)

• Reduced fee is valid only while enrolled in a graduate degree program

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Full Membership for New Nurse Graduates ($50)- (plus processing fees- total $51.75):

• Includes all of the privileges of the full membership (above)

• Allows new nurses entering nursing practice to become a full member of CPCNA at a reduced rate for their first year of employment

• Reduced fee is valid within one calendar year of attaining a nursing license to practice

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Other Membership Categories:

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Non-Practicing Nurse Membership ($50)- (plus processing fees- total $51.75):

• Open to all retired nurses who are retired/not active in practice for other reasons (LPN/RPN, RN, NP)

• Provides access to select monthly CPCNA webinars for free

• Provides access to 'Members Only' page

• Allows for participation in committees of the organization

• Is a non-voting membership​​

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*the CPCNA Board is considering a bylaw review in 2026 to allow this group to become voting members.

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Entry to Practice Student Membership (Free)- student memberships do not include master's programs or doctorate level programs

• Open to students enrolled in the following entry-to-practice programs

  • licensed practical nurses (LPN)

  • registered practical nurses (RPN)

  • registered nurses (RN)

  • Internationally Educated nurses awaiting license to practice in Canada

• Provides access to select monthly CPCNA webinars for free

• Provides opportunities to participate on select committees

• Is  a non-voting membership​