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Find answers to the most common questions about CBNA, membership, chapters, and programs.
No. CBNA is a national professional organization with both student and professional streams. While we have Academic Chapters at universities, CBNA’s scope includes practicing nurses, regional chapters, mentorship programs, advocacy, and corporate partnerships.
CBNA is Canada’s leading national organization for Black nursing professionals and students — advancing equity, leadership, and representation across every province and territory since 2020.
Black nurses, nursing students, allies, and organizations committed to equity in healthcare can all join CBNA. We have membership tiers for students, practicing nurses, business partners, and corporate organizations.
CBNA serves Black nursing students, practicing nurses at all career stages, nurse leaders and executives, high school students exploring nursing careers, and corporate and institutional partners committed to equity in healthcare.
CBNA is governed by its national leadership team, with all governance decisions guided by CBNA’s constitution and bylaws. Regional and Academic Chapters operate under national governance frameworks.
Both chapter types operate under CBNA’s national framework and collaborate on shared initiatives. Academic Chapters focus on student needs while Regional Chapters support practicing nurses, creating a pipeline from education to practice.
Ready to lead? Start by joining the CBNA communityhere. Chapter leads must hold active CBNA memberships and commit to national governance and standards. Approved chapters receive toolkits, branding support, and national orientation.
Academic Chapters are student-led extensions of CBNA at colleges and universities across Canada. They are not independent student clubs — they are formally recognized chapters operating under CBNA’s national governance framework.
Regional Chapters are provincially or regionally based chapters led by practicing nurses and healthcare professionals who are committed to advancing equity, leadership, mentorship, and advocacy within their local health systems.
CBNA offers membership pathways for students, nurses, organizations, and supporters. Each option is designed to connect members with community, professional development, advocacy, and opportunities to participate in CBNA programs.
CBNA supports students and nurses through scholarships, mentorship, wellness initiatives, leadership development, and high-school workshops that introduce young people to nursing and healthcare careers.
