The National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN) was founded in 1949. The NALPN’s mission, “…is to foster high standards of nursing care and promote continued competence through educational/certifications and lifelong learning with a focus on public safety” (NALPN, n.d.). The NALPN is the only Honor Society for students earning a practical nursing certificate. Each chapter can set additional requirements and specific timeframes for provisional membership after a student has met the minimum standards: Earned a grade of B or better in each nursing class. Students would be invited to provisional membership after successful completion (see above) of at least one semester of a nursing course. Full membership is granted in the final semester. To be eligible for full membership, students must earn a grade of “B” or better in all courses, pay the application fee, and consistently demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all classroom and clinical interactions.