Professional Benefits

Professional Benefits


Your CNA membership provides you with free access and discounts on a variety of nursing resources, tools, and professional development opportunities to support your practice and advance your career.

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Save more than $150 on initial exam fees. CNA certification is a nationally recognized nursing specialty credential for nurses. The CNA Certification Program consists of 22 nursing practice specialties. Earning this credential shows your employer, peers and clients that you are a dedicated professional committed to lifelong learning, patient advocacy and professional practice. Certification is a great way to demonstrate your continuing competence in your nursing specialty. It can also help you fulfil some of the quality assurance program requirements of your employer and/or licensing body.


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Thanks to a collaboration with Wolters Kluwer, CNA members have access to a special offer on UpToDate®*, as well as on MobileComplete, an optional add-on product that will enhance your experience when using a mobile device.

  • 20% off for general and premium members  
  • 50% off for student members

UpToDate is the evidence-based, physician-authored resource trusted for reliable clinical answers. UpToDate incorporates the latest medical findings, the best available evidence, and practical recommendations for patient care — so whatever your clinical question, you can be sure to find the answers you need.

*Savings on annual and longer subscriptions only and based on subscription type. Applicable taxes may apply. Proof of status is required for all student orders.
Access to UpToDate mobile app or UpToDate MobileComplete requires an individual subscription. Wi-Fi access is required for initial MobileComplete download as well as content updates. Find current information on supported devices.


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Get 25% off NursingSKL, which offers courses that will boost your diagnostic skills and help you earn continuing nursing education credits. Check out their free diabetes practicum!


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Save 25% off the following Longwoods journals: Nursing Leadership (CJNL), Healthcare Quarterly, Healthcare Papers, and Healthcare Policy. (Premium members get free access to CJNL.). Longwoods publishes healthcare research, reports, reviews, commentaries and news from and for academics, scientists, clinicians, policymakers, administrators and pundits.


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Get free access to a library of more than 2,000 e-books from ProQuest. If you are going to write a CNA certification exam, this is a great resource to complement your studies.


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Full access to the Canadian Nurse online journal. Published by CNA, Canadian Nurse provides our diverse nursing community with a platform to share ideas as well as strategies and innovations that have been tried and tested in the field. New content is posted every week.


CNA members also get these benefits

  • Opportunity to support CNA’s advocacy work
  • Save $210 on the standard registration fees for the 2023 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, which is being held in Montreal. Substantial discounts on early-bird and onsite rates are also available.
  • Membership in the Canadian Academy of Nursing (premium members) with the opportunity to make a submission to the Fellowship program
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Opportunity to vote at CNA’s annual meeting of members
  • Opportunity to attend exclusive events, including the Global Changemakers Speakers Series
  • Free access to CNA’s exclusive communities of practice, where you can connect with other members, have real-time discussions, share resources and expand your nursing network


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“I am proud to be associated with the professional voice for nurses in Canada. Being able to witness and be a part of the work that CNA is doing to address racism and discrimination in nursing and health is reassuring. I am hopeful for a future where folks like myself are treated with respect and dignity.”

Adigo Angela Achoba-Omajali, RN, MN