To become an MN IAFN member you must be an active member of IAFN. 
MN Chapter dues are $30 a year. 

Join the IAFN now

By becoming a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, you will be joining the world's largest and most prestigious network of professionals who work in this practice and support the continued implementation of forensic nursing principles. Association membership gives you the resources you need to develop your practice, become recognized, and connect with your peers in the industry. All multi-year membership options protect you from dues increases during the membership period. 

Member Types

Regular Member - $129*

In order to register as a Regular Member, you must be a Registered Nurse (RN or similar.
  • 1-year membership $129
  • 3-year membership $339 (savings of $45)
  • 5-year membership $550 (savings of $90)
  • Lifetime membership $1,600
You will receive Online access to the Journal of Forensic Nursing. You may add a print copy of the Journal (sent quarterly) for an additional $29 per year.  

Check out our Membership Bundle Opportunity! Do you have a group of 5 or more RNs (3 in a rural setting)? Contact the Membership department (membership@forensicnurses.org) to find how much you could save with a Bundled Membership for your team.

Associate Member - $109*

For our colleagues not in nursing. You may add online access to the Journal for an additional $20 per year. You may also join a local chapter for $25 a year.

  • 1-year membership $109

  • 3-year membership $286 (savings of $41)

  • 5-year membership $464 (savings of $81)

  • Lifetime membership $1,600

Student Member - $70

Available to those who are currently enrolled in a primary nursing program and have never held a professional nursing license or who hold RN licensure and are currently enrolled full-time in an advancing education program. Student members may not vote or hold office in the organization.  Student Members may add online access to the Journal for an additional $20 per year. You may also join a local chapter for $25 a year. 

Retired Member - $60

Retired Member: Active Association Members may request to change their member type to Retired Member status upon payment of their annual dues. To qualify for Retired Member status, the member must be at least 65 years of age and have maintained an active membership status with Association for a minimum of seven consecutive years. Retired members may add online access to the Journal for an additional $20 per year. You may also join a local chapter for $25 a year. 

Disclaimers

 Dues or other payments to IAFN are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to certain restrictions related to any association lobbying. IAFN estimates that 1.30% of member dues are attributable to the lobbying activities of this organization. Please consult your tax advisor. This rate is subject to change on a yearly basis. 

$20.00 of the membership dues are applied to a subscription to the Journal of Forensic Nursing.

Sliding-scale dues are also available to some members who live outside the U.S. and Canada.

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.