Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC)

The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) is the professional association that represents the voice of all four nursing designations in BC - RNs, LPNs, RPNs and NPs. By bringing all nursing designations under one roof, their association is a first of its kind in Canada, and presents a stronger, united nursing voice to influence health and social policy and advance the nursing profession.

Over the past several years since the Coalition was formed, they have learned that equal representation, regardless of the numbers of nurses working in each designation, is a very important part of an effective and fair Board. Whether there are 400 NPs or 40,000 RNs, it is so important to the smooth running of the organization, that each designation has an equal and valued voice at the table and in their decision-making processes.

While the Coalition was a powerful force in bringing together the nursing profession in the province and demonstrating that it is possible to break down the siloes and hierarchies that exist in the profession, the nursing groups were not unified under a single umbrella, until now.

Vision:
Transforming health through a range of nursing expertise.

Mission:
NNPBC supports and promotes excellence in nursing practice, education, research, and leadership by empowering nurses to actively influence and advocate for changes to health and social policy, the nursing profession, as well as individuals and communities.