Answers to popular questions about the benefits of associate membership

• Invitations to BCNU meetings, professional conferences and conventions.
  
  
• BCNU educationals on leadership, conflict resolution, assertiveness, etc.
  
  
• BCNU's expertise on professional practice issues.
  
  
• Receiving BCNU Update six times a year.
  
  
• BCNU e-news, other nursing and healthcare news.
  
  
• Assistance with regulatory and licensing bodies like the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and CRNBC.
  
  
• Expert advice on grievance and arbitration issues.

For a complete list visit the benefits section.

Associate Membership does not legally allow BCNU to bargain collective agreements or provide workplace representation. See the answer to Question 6 about full membership in BCNU.

BCNU associates can receive advice with regulatory (licensing) and labour relations issues (grievances or arbitrations) from BCNU's experienced labour relations professionals.