nursing associates

NHS employers use ‘nurse’ designation in unregistered roles, and ‘advanced’ in band 3 jobs

Considering the contribution of roles such as the nurse associate to the nursing workforce

The Tory candidate and nurse on her party’s plans if re-elected

Some job adverts promise band 5 status, leadership and line management responsibilities

Lost levy funds and restricted access to training have prompted calls for reform

First nursing associates expected to begin training in autumn 2025

GPNs to be included in Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme

Nursing leaders praise benefits the role brings to the health service and patient care

Nurses have criticised employers for looking for a ‘cheap, expendable’ workforce

Band 4 role will mirror that in England but RCN cautions against exploitation

Ministers considering introducing the registered band 4 role for Wales’s NHS

Make the most of career opportunities whether you aspire to nurse registration or not

The staffing crisis is eroding care standards from primary care to critical care

RCN Wales says support workers should never be pressured to work beyond their competencies

The role is not fulfilling its purpose and needs to be better supported, accepted and implemented

Enhance your knowledge of the roles of nursing associate and assistant practitioner

The factors that may support or hinder apprentice nursing associates’ professional development

How long-term interactions with service users can improve confidence during training