GNABC - Excellence for Seniors Care
Why should YOU join GNABC?
We are excited about being a new organization and would like to invite you to join GNABC to promote better healthcare for older adults in BC, whether they are living in the community, residential or acute care.
At present we have chapters throughout the province. If there is one in your neighborhood we urge you to drop into a meeting for networking and education. What better way to maintain your competence then to get research based educational updates on a regular basis.
If there isn’t a chapter close to you, start meeting with five like- minded people in your area and form a new chapter. The provincial executive will be pleased to help.
There are other benefits for members, as well as education. As a member of GNABC you are also a member of CGNA, with added benefits. Check out the list below and then, Come Join Us! It's easy with our new online membership application.
Benefits of Membership:
¨ Education for CRN development.
¨ Educational Certificates for Continuing Competence.
¨ Educational development for Certification groups.
¨ Network at local meetings.
¨ Education Awards.
¨ Political Advocacy.
¨ Annual provincial Educational Conference & AGM.
¨ Reduced CGNA rates for Biennial Educational Conference & AGM.
¨ Research Grants from CGNA
- Private members area coming soon
There are four levels of membership in GNABC:
- Full Membership: all practicing and non-practicing members of the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC), College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. (CLPNBC), and Registered Psychiatric nurses of BC (RPNBC) and will be voting members.
- Student Membership: practicing and non-practicing members of CRNBC, CLPNBC, and RPNBC, who are enrolled in educational institutions. They will be voting members and they will pay 50% of the annual dues but do not have the right to hold office.
- Affiliate Membership: consists of other persons and groups who have an interest in the health care of the older adult. They will be non-voting members and pay 50% of annual dues but do not have the right to hold office.
- Honourary Lifetime Membership: may be conferred on persons recognized by GNABC for their contribution to the field of Gerontology. They will be voting members Of GNABC but will pay no dues.
Membership dues are payable at the start of the fiscal year which runs from June 1st to May 31st. If dues are not paid within 3 months of year end (August 31), the membership will lapse. 2010-2011 dues are:
$65 for RN's
$45 for RPN's and LPN's (affiliate CGNA members at this time)
$32.50 for students
Please Read Instructions for renewal of membership at the link below
GNABC Membership Registration Aug 2010
NEW! Use our Online Membership Application Form and make your payment immediately using your credit card.
GNABC/CGNA Application Form (if uncomfortable with online registration)