Full Membership requires an individual to be a Dean, Director, Chair or Coordinator of a Practical Nursing Program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Assistant Deans, Directors, Chairs or Coordinators will also be considered for membership. Full members meet the above requirements, have dues current and have full rights and privileges within the association such as addressing issues, making motions, voting and holding an office.  Full members also have the priveldge of having their faculty members attend the educational conferences.

Lifetime Membership is open to previous members who have retired, yet would like to maintain membership in the organization.  Life members can attend conferences and meetings but cannot hold office, make motions or vote.

Honorary membership is available for those who have demonstrated an interest in practical nursing advocacy and education. 

Honorary Membership can attend conferences and meetings but not hold office, make motions or vote.  These members are nominated and voted for membership by Full members.

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Associated Membership is available to a Dean, Director, Chair or Coordinator of a Practical Nursing Program and, if applicable,  the Assistant Deans, Directors, Chairs or Coordinators outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  This member shall be the individual on the record identified with the State Board of Nursing as having jurisdiction of their institution. This member can address issues, but cannot vote