National & Local MBNA Membership

Joining NBNA and the local Metroplex chapter comes with many benefits including,

A unified voice for the profession of nursing in Washington and Austin to address public policy issues
Networking with African American nurses from around the country, the Caribbean, Canada and West Africa at the Annual Institute & Conference
The NBNA Scholarship and Awards Program -- offered to all levels of nursing students to continue and complete their nursing education
Leadership opportunities through committees and taskforces
Webinars - CE and Non-CEU
Mentorship and volunteer opportunities

Student Membership ($35) + Local Dues ($30)

Unlicensed student enrolled in a Nursing Program, College, or School of Nursing.

**Can NOT have a current LPN/LVN, or RN license.**

New RN Grad ($150) + Local Dues ($60)

1st year graduates from a RN Program

RN ($160) + Local Dues ($60)

Currently hold an RN license

LVN/ LPN ($125) + Local Dues ($60)

Currently hold an LVN/ LPN License

New Grad LVN/ LPN ($115) + Local Dues ($60)

1st year graduates from a LPN/LVN Program

Retired ($100) + Local Dues ($60)

Retired RN or LVN/LPN

Lifetime Members (Local Dues ONLY $60)

National member who has paid their lifetime dues to Nationals in full

(As of 2025 Lifetime member dues are $3,090- 6 payments of $515)

Join MBNA

Complete the membership application and payments via the NBNA link & portal

Questions about membership?