Join the Royal College of Nursing

Be part of our community of close to half a million nurses, midwives, health care assistants (HCAs), assistant practitioners (APs), nursing associates (NAs), trainee nursing associates (TNAs) and nursing students. 

As the world’s largest nursing trade union and professional body, we’re here by your side at every step of your nursing journey. 

Our wide range of services help you both professionally and personally, so that you can focus on what is most important - helping patients. 

Going on maternity leave or taking a career break? Switch your membership to save money and stay protected. 

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UPDATE: Retired nurses, who have joined the NMC temporary register to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, will receive full support and representation under our 'retired membership' payment plan whilst they remain on the temporary register.

Terms and conditions of membership are set out in the following documents:

Definitions of Membership (PDF)

Membership Policy and process (PDF) 

Further information on the RCN's Membership Policies and Processes can be found on our governance documents page. This page includes links to information on our royal charter, standing orders, regulations, policies and processes that ensure effective governance within our organisation.