Join Our Community
NSRH members are part of a trusted community that unites people, knowledge, and networks from across the nursing field to improve the health and wellness of our communities.
Being a disruptive, passionate SRH nurse can be isolating. That is why Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health exists.
Benefits
Education
NSRH Members become part of a trusted community that unites people, knowledge, and networks from across the nursing field to improve the health and wellness of our communities.
Advocacy
NSRH Members have access to a variety of educational and professional development resources, including our Online Institute, interactive webinars, and events.
Community
NSRH Members are part of a national nursing organization that equips nursing professionals and students with the education and tools they need to advance sexual and reproductive health and justice.
Your Next Steps
Step 1
See which member type category you fit into and apply, NSRH has options for nurses and professionals at all stages of their careers.
Step 2
Connect with resources and education to enhance your SRH knowledge and build community with other members.
Step 3
Be the change you want to see in the nursing profession. Move forward with the confidence that the work you are doing positively impacts your community.
The time to act is now.
Many practitioners who are committed to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services to their patients may face isolation in their institutions or even danger in the broader community. You need a community of supportive, like-minded peers who can encourage your continued education and growth in SRH. NSRH provides that community along with access to education, advocacy resources, and professional development opportunities that can help you become a nurse leader in the sector. NSRH provides a trusted space for members to have conversations about their work with colleagues and to learn and grow together in a safe environment. To maintain this high level of comfort and intimacy, new NSRH members gain access to additional benefits by building up their Trust Level, a measure of each member’s engagement with NSRH that increases as they participate in more activities and become more actively involved in our community. By coming together, we can shift the power structure of nursing and transform healthcare to not only include, but celebrate sexual and reproductive health.
The community & resources you need, as you do the work of being the change we need.
Nursing Professional
$150 per year / $250 2 years
LVN/LPN, RN, APRN- NP, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Midwife
Non-Nursing Professional
$100 per year
Individuals interested in integrating SRH into their sector (lawyers, doulas, birth workers, educators, social workers, advocates)
Emeritus
$50 per year
Retired Nurse Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
With the free student membership available for up to 4 years, do I need to use those years consecutively?
No, you can use the 4 free years of student membership anytime you are enrolled in a nursing program.
I don’t know anyone in the NSRH membership. What is the process for joining to gain access to the membership benefits and trusted community?
Nearly all our community members will apply to join and come in at Trust Level 1 with access to some of our great benefits. To help us get to know you better, you can complete a Trust Level increase request form. Check out all the benefits at the different Trust Levels here.
I recently graduated and can’t afford a Professional Nursing membership right now, can I still participate?
Absolutely! We offer one free year to recent graduates from nursing programs who participated in our NSRH student membership or were involved with their campus chapter program. We do not want cost to be a barrier for participation, contact us for dues assistance options.
Are there time limits on specific member types?
Yes! Here are the specifics on the member types with limitations:
Founding Members will transition after 2 years to Professional Nurse Membership. No new members can be added to Founders as this was a special offer made to our early adopters.
First-Year Professional Membership is good for 1 year immediately following graduation after participating with NSRH student membership or a campus chapter program.
Loominary Members can only be offered by a NSRH team member and is valid for free membership for up to 2 years. Members cannot renew as Loominary, they must be invited to stay in the Loominary Member type. After completing a Loominary Membership, nurses can transition to Professional Nurse Membership.
How does the Trust Level system work?
For the safety of our community, we established a Trust Level system for members to move through to gain access to increased benefits as they move up in Trust. Nearly all members will come in at Trust Level 1 and will likely be able to move to Trust Level 2 by completing this form.
I’m interested in starting an NSRH chapter on my campus, are there costs associated with student chapters?
Yes, we have non-nursing students and non-nursing professional allies membership types for folks who want to support the community of NSRH and the work we do. The core of what NSRH focuses on is developing content and resources for nurses at all levels and stages of their careers.
How do I access my NSRH profile to make updates or renew membership?
When you registered to become a member, attend an event or sign up to receive NSRH’s newsletter – you created an account with NSRH. Members will automatically be prompted to renew when your membership has entered the renewal period, 30 days prior to your expiration. You can login with your email address and password you designated to renew or update information. If you need assistance with accessing your account, please email us.
How do I join NSRH?
To start, view NSRH’s member type options to learn which membership fits best with where you are at currently. Follow the links to apply to the membership type for you and we will follow up with you shortly. All members join at Trust Level 1 with limited access to benefits. As members move up in Trust, we offer increased benefits.
What are the acceptable enrollment documents for the free student membership?
All student member types are required to submit documentation that proves current enrollment in a nursing program. Examples of acceptable documentation are transcripts (unofficial are accepted), paid invoice from institution, scholarship award(s), or an official class schedule. There needs to be a clear date or period of enrollment and your name visible on the document. We do not accept student IDs.
Does NSRH accept international applications for membership?
Yes, NSRH membership is open and welcomes members from anywhere in the world. It is important to note that we focus our content and education on US-centric practices and systems to provide education that our core audience of nurses can apply in their work settings. We can accept international payments through the major credit card providers and NSRH dues are in USD.
I would really like to join but cannot afford the Membership dues, do you offer scholarships?
We do not want cost to be a barrier for participation in our community. Please contact us to discuss reduced membership dues.