The Academy of Forensic Nursing and Canadian Forensic Nurses Association are pleased to announce that their partnership, which began in 2023, will continue through 2025. As part of this alliance, Canadian forensic nurses can register for a dual membership with CFNA and AFN. Likewise, AFN members in the United States can register for an associate membership with CFNA.

The CFNA membership year runs from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

Benefits of Joining the Canadian Forensic Nurses Association (CFNA)

• Collegial learning and support for forensic nursing – working together to bring expertise and fostering supportive professional partnerships

• Tax deductible membership fees

• Free member education that can be used for yearly nursing continued educational needs

• Google Classroom for interactive educational content

 • The opportunity to grow the Canadian understanding of forensic nursing

• Increased opportunity for engagement and advancement of promoting evidence-based work and improving outcomes for survivors of intentional violence

• Promoting awareness of what is happening in the Canadian judicial system and in the Canadian health care settings 

Dual CFNA/AFN Memberships are available to Canadian nurses with a valid Canadian Nursing License number. Visit the CFNA website to register and select the CFNA/AFN Dual Membership option. You will receive a code to complete your AFN membership for $70 USD.

AFN members in the United States may join CFNA as an Associate Member at a special discounted rate of $25 CDN. Click here to find the AFN discount code (member login required).