This membership is open to UK nurses registered with the NMC. Our wide-ranging benefits and services are designed to support adult and paediatric and adolescent-focused nurses to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway.
Join and take advantage of the following benefits and services:
- CPD-accredited education course programme for specialist nurses in rheumatology that aligns with the RCN framework, fostering excellence and supporting career development
- Exclusive webinars covering a wide range of topics, including improving patient care, curriculum-tailored learning and expert speakers supporting nurses in their ongoing education
- Access to our eLearning platform and its tailored clinical content which allows you to keep mastering your knowledge and skills, anytime and anywhere. Modules include: Nurse Advice Lines, How to get started in Rheumatology for Nurses and Rheumatology for advanced specialist nurses - October 2022
- A mentoring scheme pairing you with a trusted mentor and relevant skills, helping with personal and professional development
- CPD-accredited courses and conferences, providing you the training and tools for career progression
- Fellowships providing specialist education and training to help guide future clinical practice
- Free online access to medical journals Rheumatology, Rheumatology Advances in Practice and Musculoskeletal Care, which include our clinical rheumatology guidelines
- Access to our member directory, providing opportunities to build relationships locally and with specialist communities
- Standing for election on a committee or applying for our annual awards enhances your CV, makes you stand out from the crowd and helps give something back to the specialty
Funding and savings
- Funding of up to £200 for courses and conference with our education bursary
- Discounted rates at our CPD-accredited courses and conferences
- 25% discount on Oxford University Press Books and APC discounts for manuscripts accepted in Rheumatology Advances in Practice
50% discount available for Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members
RCN members can save 50% on the first year of membership*. Contact membership@rheumatology.org.uk today for your unique code.
*this offer is only available to RCN nurses who are joining BSR for the first time.