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Membership

YOUR EXCLUSIVE SOURCE FOR RESOURCES, TRAININGS, EVENTS, NEWS & RECOGNITION

For over 130 years, the NLN has been the leading organization for nurse faculty, schools of nursing, and leaders in nursing education. Representing nearly 45,000 individual and over 1,000 institutional members from LPN/LVN to doctorate educational programs, the NLN is committed to advancing nursing education through professional development, research, student exam services, nurse educator certification, public policy, and community.

    Why Join the NLN Community?

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    Elevate

    your career with tools and resources that promote professional success
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    Build

    your knowledge and skills to expand and strengthen your role as a nurse educator
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    Grow

    your network by connecting and collaborating with nurse education experts

    3 Ways to Join

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    School of Nursing

    For organizations that conduct an educational program in nursing

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    Individual

    For nurse educators, graduate students & retirees

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    Associate

    For nursing associations, health care agencies & other organizations dedicated to educating the nursing workforce

    Join the NLN community

    Gain professional success and grow your impact on nursing education with the National League for Nursing. Together, through learning, community, and inspiration, we can ensure nursing education excellence to build a stronger and more diverse nursing workforce.