The Canadian Nurses Association is considering expanding its membership categories to include licensed/registered practical nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, partly in response to changes in British Columbia. Beginning in May 2018, four categories of registered nurses in BC will merge under one professional association, and the Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia, a CNA member, will cease to exist. The new association in BC will include nursing categories not currently included in CNA membership. The CNA is also considering the expanded membership in order to bring unity and collaboration within the nursing profession, representing all nursing groups and promoting intra-professional collaboration. A two-thirds majority of voting delegates is required to pass the bylaw change at the June 18 annual meeting.
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