Regular Membership

Regular membership provides each nurse with:

• malpractice and legal defense insurance coverage as stipulated by RPNAO policy
• nominating and voting privileges
• membership card
• each issue of The RPN Journal
• membership in your National Organization CPNA

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Senior Membership

Nurses over the age of 65 can make use of our reduced membership rate. This membership provides the same benefits as the regular membership.

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Non-Practicing Membership

Non practising membership requires a declaration form. This membership provides:

• nominating and voting privileges
• membership card
• each issue of The RPN Journal
• membership in you National Organization CPNA

NOTE: To apply to this category, please submit the attached declaration form. Please send to membership@rpnao.org, fax, or mail.

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New Graduate Membership

You can apply as a NEW GRADUATE, ONLY if you are (within a year) newly registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. This category provides you with the same benefits as regular membership.

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Associate Membership Class 1

The associate member class 1 must be a regulated Licensed Practical Nurse or Practical Nursing Student from an approved program, from a Canadian jurisdiction out of the province of Ontario.

This category provides you with the same benefits as regular membership with the exception of the right to vote, access to malpractice insurance and the ability to sit on the Board of Directors.

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Associate Membership Class 2

The associate member class 2 must be a regulated health professional in Ontario as listed in RHPA.

This category provides you with the same benefits as regular membership with the exception of the right to vote, access to malpractice insurance and the ability to sit on the Board of Directors.

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Associate Membership Class 3

The associate member class 3 must be a regulated health professional student from an approved program in Ontario.

This category provides you with the same benefits as regular membership with the exception of the right to vote, access to malpractice insurance and the ability to sit on the Board of Directors.

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Corporate Membership

This membership provides the same benefits as regular membership with the exception of the right to vote, access to malpractice insurance and the ability to sit on the Board of Directors.

• consultative services regarding scope of practice, accountability and collaborative practice
• a cost reduction plan for job posting on our website
• one employee per organization is entitled to discount for workshops, programs and conferences

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Student Membership

Student members automatically receive our quarterly magazine: the Registered Practical Nursing Journal, which provides you with updates on legislative issues, professional development opportunities, and association activities

As a member, you are able to gain access to a variety of professional development opportunities at discounted rates. In addition, a number of educational brochures are also available.

NOTE: Your student membership will expire on July 1st each year or on your graduation date if it is before July 1st.

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