Membership for newly registered nurses
Join the Royal College of Nursing
Join the Royal College of Nursing as a newly registered nurse 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.
Get 50% off membership in your first year of registration.
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.
Financial and welfare advice
Free, confidential help and advice on issues affecting you at work and at home.
Newly Registered Nurse Handbook
Our Newly Registered Nurse Handbook has all the information you need as you start your career.
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 Early Career Nurses network to connect with other members who are just starting out.
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 |
| Nurse UK full membership for registered nurses and midwives. |
£17.07 | £13.66 |
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* Tax relief may vary depending on your tax situation. 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.
When you renew your membership after the first year, you'll automatically be moved to the nurse UK full membership.
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.
How you can get involved
There are countless ways to get involved in the RCN as a newly registered nurse. From joining our Early Career Nurses Network, to attending Congress, to running for election on a committee or board, the right opportunity is waiting for you.
The RCN provides you with lots of incredible benefits that will support you as you enter the workplace and throughout your career. The Newly Registered Nurse Handbook is essential reading to help set you up for success with guidance on loads of topics.
Other membership options
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.
