Are you a nurse, nursing student, or other healthcare professional that supports nursing and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church?

Are you looking for an opportunity for networking, education, resources, and a way to stay connected with like-minded professionals, locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally?

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If you answered "YES," we encourage you to join us!

Individuals may join as General, Constituent, Associate, Student, or Honorary members in the Association. All memberships are made through the NACN-USA, and annual dues are set by the Board of Directors. Please click on the links above for descriptions for each membership category and a membership application for new members.

(NOTE: Renewal applications are available in the Members Only Area.)

General Member:

• General membership in the Association is open to Catholic nurses residing in the United States or its territories, in areas WITHOUT an independent local or regional Council affiliated with the NACN-USA.


• General Members have a vote and are eligible to serve as an officer, Regional Representative, or committee member.


• Annual Dues (year begins in January), for a General Member is $35 - due by March 1st.


• If joining NACN-USA for the first time after March 31, dues shall be prorated as follows, otherwise, the full amount is due for all renewals.


• Between April 1 and June 30 = $30
• Between July 1 and September 30 = $20
• Between October 1 and December 31 = $10

Click here for the application

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Constituent Member:

• Constituent membership is open to Catholic nurses residing in the United States or its territories, in areas WITH an independent local or regional Council affiliated with the NACN-USA.


• Application for Constituent membership is automatic when making application for membership to an affiliated Council, and is made directly to the NACN-USA together with application being made to an affiliated Council (*Click on Local Councils tab for more information about current Councils).


• Constituent Members have a vote and are eligible to serve as an officer, Regional Representative, or committee member. Exceptions are: a) one may not hold an officer position in NACN-USA while holding an officer position in an affiliated Council, and b) one may not be a Regional Representative in NACN-USA while holding an officer position in an affiliated Council unless the Council is still in formation when elected to the position).


• Annual Dues (year begins in January), for a Constituent Member is $40 - due by March 1st. (NOTE: this includes dues for both the National Association and the Council combined, which is split equally)


• If joining NACN-USA for the first time after March 31, dues shall be prorated as follows, otherwise, the full amount is due for all renewals.


• Between April 1 and June 30 = $30
• Between July 1 and September 30 = $20
• Between October 1 and December 31 = $10

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Associate Member:

• Associate membership is open to non-Catholic nurses and other non-nursing healthcare professionals who accept Roman Catholic values and moral principles within the context of nursing.


• Application for Associate membership is made directly to the NACN-USA (at the same time as membership is made to an affiliated Council that permits Associate Members, as available), and must be accompanied by a letter of support from a General or Constituent Member of NACN-USA, which identifies the applicant's work in, or support of, nursing/healthcare for at least one year, and how the applicant would support or promote the mission and objectives of the NACN-USA.


• Associate Members have a voice, but are non-voting members, and may not serve as an officer, Regional Representative, or on a committee.


• Annual Dues (year begins in January), for an Associate Member is $35 - due by March 1st. (NOTE: If also joining a Council, the dues is $40 which includes both the national and Council dues combined)


• If joining NACN-USA for the first time after March 31, dues shall be prorated as follows, otherwise, the full amount is due for all renewals.


• Between April 1 and June 30 = $30
• Between July 1 and September 30 = $20
• Between October 1 and December 31 = $10

Click here for the application

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Student Member:

• Student membership is open to any Catholic nursing students attending an accredited nursing program in the United States or its territories.


• Application for Student membership is made directly to NACN-USA (at the same time as membership is made to an affiliated Council that permits Student Members, as available).


• Student Members have a voice, but are non-voting members, and may not serve as an officer or a Regional Representative, but may serve as a member of the Education, Practice, & Research Committee or the Membership Committee.


• Annual Dues are waived for Student membership, but proof of student status must be provided with the application.

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Honorary Member:

• Honorary membership is open to any person who has aided in the foundation, development, or activities of the NACN-USA, or an affiliated Council, in any outstanding manner.


• An individual may be recommended for Honorary membership by a General or Constituent Member, by providing a letter of support for the candidate to the Board of Directors of the NACN-USA, which identifies the applicant's contribution and support to the Association or the affiliated Council, and how such reflects the mission and objectives of NACN-USA.


• The NACN-USA Board of Directors will review and vote on the recommendation for Honorary membership.


• Annual Dues are waived for Honorary Members.


• Honorary Members have a voice, but are non-voting members, and may not serve as an officer, Regional Representative, or on a committee.

No application – See above regarding a Letter of Support

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