Nursing Associate

About this programme

The nursing associate role has been developed in England to meet workforce needs. Nursing Associates act as a vital bridge between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, providing essential care and support across various health and social care settings, including hospitals, care homes, hospices, GP practices, social care and community services. The responsibilities of a registered Nursing Associate will vary depending on the setting, but typically include: Our new and innovative Nursing Associate Foundation Degree will equip you with the expertise and confidence needed to excel in this rewarding role. It will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to individuals, their families and carers. The Foundation Degree is delivered in collaboration with our practice learning partners in central and northeast London and Kent. It is designed to provide an equal balance of theory and practice in line with the NMC programme requirements, whereby students have to complete 1150 hours in practice-based learning and 1150 hours in theoretical learning. Upon successful completion of this course, you can register as a nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The Foundation Degree Nursing Associate is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and meets all NMC requirements for Nursing Associates. The programme leads to both an academic award and a professional Nursing Associate qualification. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply for professional registrat