The Open University and the Royal College of Nursing have joined forces to encourage greater participation in education and training. Between us, we offer a wider range of courses and support in healthcare which could make a difference to your life, your career and the people you care for.

We can offer you flexible work-based learning that fits with busy work and home commitments. We also offer the highest quality personally supported courses designed to have an impact on practice and patient care and an opportunity to earn while you learn to develop your career.

If you are a Healthcare Assistant or Healthcare Support Worker, find out more

Want to become a nurse?

Are you a registered nurse?

If you are a health employer click here

The RCN offers members a host of benefits, including access to the RCN Learning Zone (a web based resource that supports professional development), the RCN library and information services, career advice, a 10% discount on many OU courses, discounts on events, networking opportunities and online resources such as publications and research.

For more information about RCN membership visit www.rcn.org.uk/membership or click here to find out about RCN events.