Membership for students
Join the Royal College of Nursing
Join the Royal College of Nursing as a student and get the support you need to succeed.
Access expert learning resources, career advice, financial guidance, wellbeing support and more throughout your studies and beyond.
Free membership for first year students
Explore all that the RCN has to offer you completely free for your first year of study.*
*Get your first year free, for first-year students only. Cost thereafter is 84p per month. Direct debit setup required. Cancel anytime. Full terms and conditions.
What we offer you
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.
Welfare advice
Free, confidential help and advice, including our student peer support network.
Counselling
Free confidential telephone counselling with our accredited therapists.
Forums and networks
Connect with other students and professionals who share your interests.
Member discounts
Recoup the cost of your membership with discounts at over 3,000 brands.
Membership costs
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Monthly rate |
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First year nursing students (terms and conditions apply) |
FREE |
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Full |
£0.84 |
FAQs
Once your first year is complete, you'll automatically transfer to a student membership which costs 84p per month via direct debit. You can cancel anytime. Through discounts, advice and support, your membership can pay for itself.
When you renew your membership after graduating, you'll automatically be moved to the first year discount membership for newly registered nurses or nursing supporting workers. Find out more about what happens when you graduate.
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.
Once you have joined, confirmation of your membership can be downloaded from MyRCN.
Find your community, use your voice
There are countless ways to get involved in the RCN as a student member. From becoming a Student Ambassador, to attending Congress, to running for a seat on our Students Committee, the right opportunity is waiting for you.
The RCN work collaboratively across its two arms – the trade union side and the professional body side which is what makes the RCN so unique.
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.
