International nursing members
Information, guidance and advice for international members working in the UK.
Coming to the UK?
Visit our advice page if you're thinking of coming to the UK.
For over 100 years we have been supporting and representing nursing members just like you.
Whether your expertise is within the NHS, the community, care homes or other parts of the independent sector, research, education or training, we are here to support your nursing journey.
As an RCN member, you’ll be entitled to a wide range of benefits, such as information on working across the UK, career support and networking opportunities.
Discover more below.
Whether your expertise is within the NHS, the community, care homes or other parts of the independent sector, research, education or training, we are here to support your nursing journey.
As an RCN member, you’ll be entitled to a wide range of benefits, such as information on working across the UK, career support and networking opportunities.
Discover more below.
How the RCN can support you
Further resources
CPD Programme for Indian nurses
RCNi has launched an online education and support resource for nurses in India, which provides best practice for continuing professional development in nursing.
RCN Foundation
Help for International Nurses registered in the UK, registered with the NMC or working as an HCA in the UK.
Revalidation
You need to revalidate with the NMC every three years to remain fit to practise.
Diversity and inclusion
Build, source and share tools and techniques that help to support own leadership and accountability in creating inclusive workplace cultures.
Resources specific to where you are practicing
For more information and resources relating to your specific country of practice, take a look at our links to information from various sources:
View information on NHS Employers International recruitment toolkit.
Find out more from the Northern Ireland Council for Racial Equality (NICRE).
View the International Recruitment | NHSScotland Careers website for more information.
Visit the Train, Work, Live website for more information.
For information on visas and immigration, visit trainworklive.wales/live/
Fair Pay For Nursing
Find out more about the Fair Pay for Nursing campaign and how you can get involved.
Get involved
Become an RCN representative or join one of our many forums and networks. Get involved and together we can achieve more.
Attending Congress?
Find out everything you need to know about attending and what to expect.
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Nurse and midwife membership
Find out what the RCN can offer nurses and midwives.
HCAs, APs, NAs and TNAs
Find out what the RCN can offer you if you are working in the nursing team.
