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Membership for students

Join the worldÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s largest nursing union and professional body

As the worldÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s largest nursing union and professional body, we know the dedication it takes to become a nurse, midwife or nursing degree apprentice.

Being a member of the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ can help you get the most out of your course and excel in your future career. Gain access to learning resources, wellbeing support, financial and legal advice with your RCN student membership.

Benefits of RCN membership

For just 84p per month, weÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ll see you through your student journey with EuropeÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s largest nursing library and e-library, financial advice, careers guidance, and support from our team of experts.

As a member, you'll gain access to:


 

Learning resources

Enhance your studies and future career with access to Europe's largest nursing library and


Careers guidance

Prepare for your future career with our telephone career and interview coaching and online resources to help with CV writing.

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Making a difference

We represent your interests and campaign on issues that matter to you. Get involved and use your voice to demand change for nursing. 


Counselling

Access free confidential telephone counselling with our accredited therapists to help you deal with work-related or personal challenges.


Member discounts

Recoup the cost of your membership with discounts at over 3,000 retailers, cinemas and money off your mobile phone bill. 


Member Support Services

You can receive free, confidential advice, representation and support on a range of issues that affect you at home and at work.

Not only that:

  • Access  - an exclusive online resource for nursing students to help support your nursing journey.
  •  - view our online crib cards for the latest information and support.
  • Network and connect with other professionals by joining a forum relevant to a placement you are starting, or a role you want in the future.
  • Join our exclusive student webinars on topics that help you most during your studies.

Here's how our existing members are utilising their membership:

Learning resources

With Europe’s largest nursing library, and a team of expert advisers on hand, we can help with a range of enquiries.

Placement Support

We'll help you through your placements by providing advice, counselling and tips on managing your finances.

Careers advice

Our expert careers advisers, online resources, professional forums and networking events will help you kick start your career.

Member discounts

RCNXtra can help you save money on shopping, cinema trips, mobile phone bills and more.

Become a member

Not a student?

Newly registered nurse membership

Find out what the RCN can offer newly registered nurses.

Nurse and midwife membership

Find out what the RCN can offer nurses and midwives through membership.

HCA, AP and TNA membership

Find out what the RCN can offer HCAs, APs and TNAs.