RNS membership provides rheumatology nurses and other healthcare professionals with a single source for growth in the field of Rheumatology.
Please note: All membership dues are non-refundable.
Membership Benefits
RNS membership provides rheumatology nurses and other healthcare professionals with a single source for
- Continuing education credits (many at no cost) to enhance patient care
- Opportunities for networking through participation at national conference
- Subscription to future RNS Journal
- A comprehensive Membership Directory with RNS members identified alphabetically and geographically
- A future national employment network to connect nursing professionals to new positions and careers
- Future access to a Speaker Resource Database to locate expert speakers on various rheumatology topics
Membership Levels
Active Members 
Active Members shall constitute the voting members of the Corporation. Active Members shall be registered nurses engaged or interested in rheumatology nursing. Active Members shall also be eligible to hold any office in the Corporation and to serve on committees designated by the Board of Trustees.
Annual Dues: $75.00
Two-Year Reduced Rate: $135.00
Associate Members
Associate Members shall not be eligible to vote on any matter and shall not be eligible to hold any office in the Corporation. Associate Members shall be healthcare professionals who do not qualify for Active Member or any other membership status.
Annual Dues: $50.00
Sustaining Members
Sustaining Members shall not be eligible to vote on any matters, shall not be eligible to hold any office in the corporation, and shall not be eligible to serve on committees designated by the Board of Trustees. Sustaining Members shall be organizations, corporations, associations, other entities, or individuals interested in financially supporting the Corporation.
Annual Dues: $85.00
Two-Year Reduced Rate: $145.00
Student Members
The Student Members shall not be eligible to vote on any matters, shall not be eligible to hold any office in the corporation, and shall not be eligible to serve on committees designated by the Board of Trustees, in the Board of Trustees discretion. Student Members shall be individuals enrolled full time in a nursing education program leading to eligibility for registered nurse licensure or registered nurses enrolled in a full-time degree program.
Annual Dues: $35.00
Two-Year Reduced Rate: $50.00
Please note: All membership dues are non-refundable.
