Consider starting an RNO chapter! It is through chapters that we can take our organization from the national and international level to the local level. Having chapters at the local level offers resources to nurses working in a concentrated area, allowing them to interact and learn from other nurses who share similar experiences, and enhance local and national rural nurses.  

If you have an interest in starting a chapter, please take the time to review the Chapter Handbook which outlines the process. If you decide to apply to be a chapter, please complete the RNO Chapter Application form below and email the application to membership@ruralnurseorg.org for review by the RNO President. 

Download the RNO Chapter Handbook (pdf)

Download the RNO Chapter Application (pdf)