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Where Your Money Goes

Have you ever wondered how the College spends your $125 annual renewal fee, or how you can get the most from your College membership?

Membership fees are used to fund the College’s programs and services, many of which are required in legislation. The College assesses and registers applicants, maintains a register of members, establishes practice standards for the profession, investigates concerns about nursing practice and maintains a Quality Assurance Program.

Since the last fee increase in 2001, the College has maintained an operating surplus. This year, $14.40 of your 2004 annual fee will go toward that surplus. The last increase in annual fees was based on an anticipated continuing drop in membership revenues and an increase in costs related to external events, including changes to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

Instead, over the last two years, membership has increased and the changes to the RHPA have not yet occurred. These factors have contributed to a higher-than-expected surplus, which is serving as a reserve to delay any future fee increases.

Getting the most from CNO

Your membership provides you with access to many resources and publications.

You receive The Standard and access to free education sessions (see page 36) and a website (www.cno.org) that has free downloads of publications, including the Compendium of Standards.

If you have questions about the College’s standards or expectations, call or e-mail a Practice Consultant for advice. It is free and confidential.

Knowledge Management ($23.75)

Develops and shares knowledge, including communication with members, employers and the public through publications, practice standards and the website. Produces membership statistics that help stakeholders develop relevant health human resource planning and health care policy. Conducts statistical analyses and research to support CNO policy functions. Maintains technology to support all CNO functions.

Investigations and Hearings ($19.71)

Investigates complaints and reports for the Complaints and Executive (reports) Committees. Supports and implements decisions of the Complaints and Fitness to Practise Committees that involve alternative solutions, such as the Participative Resolution Program. Supports the Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees.

Practice and Policy ($19.17)

Articulates standards of practice and professional standards. Provides member education and advisory services. Supports the Quality Assurance Committee in developing and implementing the Quality Assurance Program. Supports the organization in the articulation of policy.

Corporate Services ($18.26)

Provides customer service to members and applicants. Supports the College’s operations through building maintenance, finance, office services and human resources.

Registration, Examination and Membership Services ($14.43)

Assesses applicants and registers those who qualify. Renews membership of ongoing members and maintains the public register.

Operating Surplus ($14.40)

Functions as a fee stabilization reserve and provides a hedge against inflation.

GST ($8.18)

Council and Committees ($4.40)

A small portion of every member’s fees goes into the cost of Council and committee meetings and Council elections.

Executive Office ($2.70)

The Executive Office provides strategic leadership to the operations of the College and support to Council and committees.

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