Professional Liability Protection for nurses and NPs
Professional Liability Protection safeguards nurses and nurse practitioners if a claim or complaint is made about their professional practice, and is required to practice in BC if you are an RN, RPN or NP.
Professional Liability Protection (PLP) generally refers to the provision of legal representation to a professional who faces allegations of professional negligence in a claim or lawsuit, along with the payment, on behalf of the professional, of the compensation that the court may order to be paid. PLP safeguards nurses and nurse practitioners if a claim or complaint is made about their professional practice. This protection is provided through the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS).
NNPBC members receive preferred pricing on PLP. Select your designation to learn more about what’s required and the fee options.
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of registering for your license to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will register for your PLP during annual licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
During registration, you will have the opportunity to select the CNPS group rate and opt in to membership with NNPBC, or select the standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members.
Fees
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of registering for your license to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will register for your PLP during annual licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
During registration, you will have the opportunity to select the CNPS group rate and opt in to membership with NNPBC, or select the standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members.
Fees
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $159.50 + GST
- Standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $179.50 + GST
As a condition of registering for your license to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will register for your PLP during annual licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
During registration, you will have the opportunity to select the CNPS group rate and opt in to membership with NNPBC, or select the standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members.
Fees
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of registering for your license to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will register for your PLP during licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
During registration, you will have the opportunity to select the CNPS group rate and opt in to membership with NNPBC, or select the standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members.
Fees
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST
CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services
As a condition of registering for your license to practice nursing in British Columbia, you must be eligible for CNPS Professional Liability Protection and Core Services. You will register for your PLP during licensure registration or renewal with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
During registration, you will have the opportunity to select the CNPS group rate and opt in to membership with NNPBC, or select the standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members.
Fees
- Members of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC benefit from the CNPS group rate of $68 + GST
- Standard CNPS individual rate for non-NNPBC members is $88 + GST
CNPS Supplementary Protection Program
The CNPS Supplementary Protection program is an additional, optional service that extends the scope of CNPS assistance to complaints made to the nursing regulator. This program now features automatic renewal to avoid a gap in protection.
Fee: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026: $160 + applicable taxes
Have questions about your protection?
Email info@cnps.ca or call 1-800-267-3390 to speak with a CNPS legal advisor. Any information you provide to CNPS will remain confidential.
Please ensure you provide your:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Nursing Registration #
Hours of operation: 8:30am – 4:30pm Eastern Time