We represent nurses, midwives, student nurses, health care assistants, assistant practitioners, nursing degree apprentices and trainee nursing associates across the UK
Join the UK's largest union and professional body for nursing.
Join online or call our membership team on 0345 772 6100.
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.