Life member of the RCN

Eligibility criteria

Life membership is granted to those who have been in membership of the RCN for 50 years, or it can in exceptional circumstances be granted by RCN council.

Exclusions

Anyone who does not meet the above criteria

Period of availability

The period of availability is for life.

Current subscription rate

There is no fee payable.

Classification of membership

Full member

Benefits

  • indemnity insurance cover
  • employment relations support
  • Bulletin (editorial) 
  • RCN magazine
  • eligible to vote in a general ballot
  • eligible to vote in branch or forum elections
  • eligible to vote in council elections
  • eligible to vote in presidential elections 
  • eligible to stand for council
  • eligible to stand for election to regional or national Board.

Notes 

Indemnity insurance, employment relations support are provided where members are practising.

Overseas members do not receive the RCN Bulletin