Council of Advanced Practitioners
Membership and Benefits
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Why join NKF-CAP?
- Join Online
- Print out an application
(PDF* 186 Kb download)
How do I join?
What are the membership dues?
Membership FAQs
Why join NKF–CAP?
Membership in the Council of Advanced Practitioners of the National Kidney Foundation is open to any allied health professional interested in furthering their professional interests in the fields of renal health or transplantation. In joining NKF-CAP, you become a part of the leading voluntary organization dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Founded in 1950, the NKF has been responsible for major scientific, legislative, social and technical developments in renal treatment and transplantation. The Foundation sponsors patient services, professional education, research, organ donor programs and a wide selection of patient and public education materials.
By becoming a member, you will have the opportunity to join your colleagues across the United States and abroad in keeping abreast of important issues and challenges facing nephrology social workers. You will grow professionally by taking part in continuing education programs. You will have a voice in legislative and public policy issues that affect renal care. You will have many networking opportunities that are valuable to career advancement. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and with NKF professional staff in areas of mutual interest.
How do I join?
To become a member, simply fill out the on-line application
or download and mail the printable application (PDF* 71 Kb download).
If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact the NKF at (800) 622-9010 or (212) 889-2210.
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What are the membership benefits of CAP?
Membership in CAP entitles you to a broad range of benefits. Some of the benefits are:
- Free copy of the 4th Edition of NKF’s respected Primer on Kidney Disease, a valuable 608 page resource on all aspects of kidney and related diseases that retails for $62.50.
- Members-Only Discounts – Reduced subscription rates to NKF’s monthly American Journal of Kidney Diseases, recognized as the foremost source of information on the latest developments in clinical nephrology, to Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, a quarterly NKF multidisciplinary clinical review journal, and the Journal of Renal Nutrition, NKF’s highly regarded bi-monthly international subspecialty journal.
- Discounts on NKF Educational Programs – A reduced registration fee to the annual NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, which include a comprehensive educational program track designed for Advanced Practitioners, and other selected NKF education events.
- Access to the many patient, professional and public education materials developed by the NKF and its constituents.
- Advanced notice of meetings and NKF programs.
- Participation in NKF’s People Like Us Take Action Network.
- NKF Research Awards and Grants – Professional members are eligible for special NKF awards, scientific research and educational stipends.
- Reduced rates on job postings on NKF's online Kidney Career Center
What are the membership dues?
$50 (United States), $65 (International),
$110 (Special Dual Membership – Council of Nephrology Nurses &
Technicians and the Council of Advanced Practitioners)
Membership FAQs
When will my membership begin?
Your membership will begin in the month that the application is received and processed at the NKF National office. At this point, you will receive a membership card identifying your membership number and region, and you will begin receiving your membership benefits.
Who qualifies for a student membership?
Any full-time student may apply for a student membership. Students must provide a letter from their school or institution indicating their status and expected date of graduation.
