The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (NP) and nursing students in Ontario.

RNAO members enjoy membership benefits like legal protection, educational events, nursing and health-care information, and networking opportunities. And, members  collaborate to support the association's advocacy for healthy public policy that benefits all Ontarians. Sign up today and start contributing to RNAO's strong and effective voice, and gain access to valuable benefits that support your nursing practice.

Registration is easy! Join online or call us at 416-599-1925 or 1-800-268-7199.

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Why join RNAO?

We asked RNAO members what membership means to them.

Check out what they're saying in RNAO's In the Zone YouTube video series.

Being a member is worth it

Annual fee – with PLP included –  is less than a coffee a day.

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Benefits

Join a community that makes a difference. 

Advocacy

​​Through our advocacy work and ongoing consultations with the Ontario government, we are vigilant in our mission to enhance the nursing profession. Our members are among the first to learn of proposed changes to public policy – they often provide input in policy-making decisions.

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Knowledge leadership

RNAO’s best practice guidelines (BPG) department offers opportunities in areas such as research, surveys, guideline development and professional development. Our quarterly publication, RNJ, ensures members are at the front of the line when it comes to access to nursing thought leadership.

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Legal protection

Member exclusive savings

Members enjoy many money-saving benefits that can offset their membership fees. Savings include:

Undergraduate nursing students' benefits

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Student member benefits

Networking, political action, community involvement, career counselling, evidence-based practice plus savings are all benefits for student members.

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Student opportunities 

RNAO offers clinical and board of director placement opportunities, as well as liaison positions at your campus.

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Student fees

Become an student member at RNAO for less than $22.

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Undergraduate nursing student associate

All student members get full access to RNJ.

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Friends of RNAO

This membership is for any person who wishes to support the work of RNAO, but does not meet the criteria of member or associate member.

Become a Friend of RNAO and show your dedication to progressive health care and nursing policies that benefit the health of the people of Ontario and beyond. Friends of RNAO receive timely updates on RNAO's advocacy, media releases, BPGs, and educational webinars.

Friends of RNAO also receive RNAO’s monthly e-newsletter In The Loop and our award-winning online publication RNJ. Friends of RNAO can also access RNAO’s affinity partners’ group rate discounts in home and auto insurance, mortgage savings and more.

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Get involved

Chapters / interest groups

Network with your community.

Champions Network

Join a network of health-care providers.

Board of Directors

Get involved at RNAO in shaping health policy.

RNJ

Read the journal and get inspired.

RNCareers

Find your next career opportunity.

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Your RNAO membership refines your clinical practice with educational opportunities, boosts your morale & provides you with a voice.