Members of the HKAN are classified into 4 categories:
| 1. | Institutional Members | Academy College recognized by the Council of HKAN. |
| 2. | Ordinary Members | RN/RM completed courses and training prescribed; passed examination, nominated by Institutional Members and recognized by HKAN. |
| 3. | Fellow Members | Ordinary Member who passed such examination or assessment recognized and nominated by respective Institutional Members and recognized by HKAN.
Grandfathers / Grandmothers - are RNs / RMs with over 15 years in specialized practice within 2 years of the establishment of the HKAN (on or before 12 May 2014). Among the 15 years of specialty-related experience, 7 years must be in the named specialty (as reflected in the Fellow title in application), including the most recent and current 5 years; and has demonstrated significant contribution to specialty service development, and in the opinion of the Council, the conduct of his / her practice is consistently good throughout such years and at present. For those who have retired, the last experience practicing in the specialty must not exceed 5 years at the time of application. |
| 4. | Honorary Fellow Members | Any person whose academic achievement, prominence or contribution recognized by the Council of HKAN. |
