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Membership in the American Foot Care Nurses Association (AFCNA) connects you to a national community of clinicians dedicated to elevating the standards of foot care. Whether you practice in home care, rehab, long‑term care, assisted living, or outpatient settings, AFCNA provides the education, support, and professional recognition you need to grow.

Full Membership

 

 

Licensed Nurses practicing foot care in the United States or its territories

LPN · LVN · RN · NP · DNP

$125.00 per year

Join as a Full Member

Associate Membership

· International Foot Care Nurses

· Retired Nurses

· Associate Health Professionals: MD, DO, DPM, C-Ped, PA, PT

· Medical Support Associate: Podiatry Nail Tech, Medical Nail Tech, Aesthetician

$100.00 per year

Join as an Associate Member

Business Practice Member


· Practice Owners & Nurse Entrepreneurs

· Companies employing multiple nurses

· Multi-location foot care organizations

· Home Care & Staffing Agencies


$250.00 per year

Join as Business Practice Membership

Industry Partner



· Industry Sponsors & Suppliers

· Vendors & Distributors
· Businesses that support the foot care profession

$500.00 per year

Join as an Industry Partner
AFCNA Membership Benefits
American Foot Care Nurses Association

Membership Benefits

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Benefit / Eligibility Full MemberLicensed Nurses practicing foot care in US & US Territories Associate MemberInternational Nurses, Retired Nurses, MD, DO, DPM, C-Ped, PA, PT, Podiatry Nail Tech, Medical Nail Tech & Aesthetician Business Practice MemberCompanies employing multiple nurses Industry PartnerHealth-related corporations & organizations
Annual Dues $125per year $100per year $250per year $500per year
Governance & Voting Rights
Make Motions & Vote Rights ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Serve on Committees & Task Forces ✓ ✓ Full members within business only ✗
Eligible for Board of DirectorsRN, NP, DNP in good standing only RN/NP/DNP Only ✗ ✗ ✗
Eligible for Leadership RolesChapter Leader ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Job Opportunity Listing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Clinical Resources & Education
Monthly Member Webinars2nd Thursday each month — free to all members ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Access to Archived Webinars ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Foot Care Forms & Clinical Templates ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Journal Articles – Lower Extremity Care ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Clinical Guidelines & Evidence-Based Protocols ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Member-Only Toolkits & Downloadable Resources ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
CFCS Certification Pathway Guidance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Priority Access to Workshops & Continuing Education ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Professional Community & Networking
National Network Access ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
AFCNA Directory & Referral Network Listing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Eligibility as Preceptor ✓ Retired & intl. Foot Care Nurses, DPM only RN/NP/DNP employees only ✗
Updates on National Standards & Best Practices ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
AFCNA Special Pricing on Insurance & Foot Care Supplies ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Proud Member LogoAdditional fee of $25/year ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗
Industry & Partner Connections
Exposure to New Products, Tools & Innovations ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Industry-Sponsored Educational Webinar1x per year ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brand Visibility to AFCNA Membership ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓
Industry Partner Mentions on Facebook & Instagram1x per year ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓
Industry Mention on Home Page for the YearWith links to vendor's website ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓
AFCNA Classic and Bold Logo for Website & Marketing Materials ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓
Join Today Join as Full Join as Associate Join as Business Join as Partner
Legend: ✓ Included ✗ Not included Conditional Limited eligibility RN/NP/DNP Credential-restricted benefit
Note on Business Practice Membership: The Business Practice entity itself is not eligible to make motions, vote, or serve on committees, task forces, or the Board of Directors. However, individual Full Members employed within the business retain their full voting and committee eligibility under their own membership.

BENEFITS OF JOINING AFCNA

Exclusive Member Resources

Membership unlocks access to tools designed to support your practice:
• Clinical guidelines and evidence‑based protocols
• Member‑only toolkits and downloadable resources
• Updates on national standards and best practices

Professional Community & Collaboration

AFCNA brings together Foot Care Specialists from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen clinical practice, and support one another.
Members gain:
• Access to a national network of nurses and allied professionals
• Opportunities to collaborate, consult, and exchange best practices
• Support from peers who understand the challenges of foot care in diverse settings

Education, Training & Certification Support

AFCNA is committed to advancing evidence‑based practice.
Membership includes:
• Access to educational resources and clinical updates
• Guidance on certification pathways, including CFCS preparation
• Opportunities to participate in workshops, webinars, and national events
• Priority access to training opportunities and continuing education

Visibility & Professional Recognition

AFCNA membership demonstrates your commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based foot care.
Members benefit from:
• Professional credibility through association with a national standards‑driven organization
• Opportunities to be listed in AFCNA directories and referral networks
• Eligibility to serve as preceptors, chapter leaders, and committee members

Industry Connections & Corporate Partnerships

AFCNA collaborates with organizations that support clinical excellence.
Members benefit from:
• Exposure to new products, tools, and innovations
• Access to educational sessions sponsored by industry partners
• Opportunities to engage with companies shaping the future of foot care

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