Membership for nurses and midwives
Join the Royal College of Nursing
Join the Royal College of Nursing as a nurse or midwife and get the skills and support you need to succeed.
Access workplace representation, learning resources, financial and wellbeing advice and more to support you through your career.
What we offer you
Workplace representation
RCN reps support members at work, influence employers and strengthen our collective voice.
Legal advice and support
Our legal team can support you with everything from workplace issues to NMC referrals.
Indemnity scheme coverage
Our indemnity scheme is included in your membership fee (provided you meet the eligibility criteria).
Financial and welfare advice
Free, confidential help and advice on issues affecting you at work and at home.
Learning resources
Dedicated learning events, Europe's largest nursing library resource and RCN Learn.
Careers guidance
Tailored online resources and one to one Career Coaching over the telephone.
Forums and networks
Join our forums and networks to connect with other members working in your area of practice.
Member discounts
Recoup the cost of your membership with discounts at over 3,000 brands.
Membership costs
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Monthly rate |
*After tax relief |
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Nurse UK first year discount membership |
£8.53 |
£6.82 |
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Nurse UK full membership |
£17.07 |
£13.66 |
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Joint RCM membership** |
£8.53 |
£6.82 |
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Joint educational membership** |
£12.80 |
£10.24 |
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Retired membership |
£0.84 |
n/a*** |
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Career break |
£0.84 | n/a*** |
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* Tax relief may vary depending on your tax situation. ** Benefits of joint educational and joint RCM memberships are limited to professional advice in respect of the practice of nursing. Members choosing these joint RCN memberships should also contact the UCU/EIS or RCM directly to arrange their joint membership. *** However, tax relief is available if you are paying basic rate tax. Find out more about how you can claim tax relief on your RCN subscription. |
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FAQs
Terms and conditions of membership are set out in the Definitions of Membership, and Membership Policy and Process documents found on our policies and processes page.
Visit our governance rulebook for further information on our Royal Charter, Standing Orders, regulations and policies and processes that ensure effective governance within our organisation.
Eligible members can claim tax relief against their subscription. To help you do this, we can supply a letter detailing the payments against which you can claim tax relief. Please call our Customer Support Team on 0345 7726 100 who will be happy to help. Choose option 1 for membership (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 8pm excluding Bank Holidays). This call will be charged at a local rate.
Just so you know, we are not able to give financial advice and you should contact your accountant or financial adviser if needed.
Once you have joined, confirmation of your membership can be downloaded from MyRCN.
If you pay for your RCN membership by Direct Debit we will automatically renew your membership. If you pay for your membership by card or cheque each year, then you can renew online at www.rcn.org.uk/renew.
To support our members throughout every stage of their lives and careers, we offer a career break membership option, which includes maternity leave, ensuring that we are there for you throughout your leave.
For a reduced fee you can stay in membership and continue to access RCN legal cover, support and representation, as well as our other services and member discounts. To receive support and representation you will need to revert to full membership payment.
How you can get involved
There are countless ways to get involved in the RCN as a nurse or midwife member. From joining our campaigns, to attending Congress, to running for election on a committee or board, the right opportunity is waiting for you.
The educational resources of the RCN are really powerful. [They give you] the opportunity to broaden your career, to look at what you're good at. The RCN has many pathways, and it could lead you. It could help you.
Become a member
Join us and become part of the world's largest nursing trade union and professional body.
We’re here by your side at every step of your nursing journey, to support you both professionally and personally.
