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Nursing associates

Nursing associates work alongside healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver hands-on care for patients.

The nursing associate role is a position in its own right. For those who want to progress further, there are opportunities for qualified nursing associates to complete further training to become registered nurses.

Nursing associates are trained to work with people of all ages and in a variety of settings.

Last reviewed: 17 June 2021

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