Get involved as an RCN student member

As an RCN student member, you can get more involved by becoming a student ambassador, attending Congress or standing for election to represent your peers. 

This is a role for a nursing student who is passionate, who wants to make a difference, who has energy and enthusiasm and who is willing to become active with the RCN to make positive changes.

Signposting and supporting

• Protect your health and wellbeing
• Direct students to RCN resources and services
• Help members develop networks to share experiences and encourage peer support
• Act as a role model for members

Connecting and campaigning

• Organise opportunities to be visible to members
• Encourage members to get involved with RCN campaigns, events and Congress
• Promote the professional services of the RCN Libraries
• Develop connections with members to share their experiences and to work collectively

Questioning and influencing

• Promote the RCN and recruit members and RCN student ambassadors
• Share examples of good and poor practice and organisational culture
• Encourage members to question and influence on student issues
• Create a link between universities, the RCN and members to promote partnership working