nursing associates
Why the nursing associate programme should be field specific
Nursing children and young people requires specific skills that nursing associates...
12 Jan 2018
Lisa Bayliss Pratt: Trainee nursing associates an exciting addition to the workforce
The introduction of the nursing associate role was not without controversy, but one year on...
10 Jan 2018
Janet Finch: Why 2018 is an important year for the NMC
With changes to legislation, an overhaul of education standards and the decision to regulate...
21 Dec 2017
Tomorrow’s nurse: how other staff might fill gaps in the roster
A director of nursing sparked controversy by suggesting she may substitute nurses with other...
19 Dec 2017
Readers panel: Should nursing associates pay the same as nurses and midwives to join...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has said nursing associates will be subject to the same...
18 Dec 2017
NMC to begin consultation on nursing associate fees
Regulator says nursing associates will be subject to the same processes as nurses and...
30 Nov 2017
NMC register: nursing associates may pay same as nurses to be registered
Nursing and Midwifery Council proposal could see nursing associates pay £120 a year to...
28 Nov 2017
Janet Davies: Investment in nursing must not stop at new recruits
More funding to train nursing associates and graduate apprentices is welcome, but developing...
07 Nov 2017
Workforce: UK is looking less united in terms of nursing policy
The fact that the new nursing associate role is only being considered in England adds to the...
01 Nov 2017
Consultation launch on nursing associate role a ‘vital step’ for NMC
Consultation launch on nursing associate role to bridge gap between HCAs and registered...
17 Oct 2017
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It’s degree-educated, registered professionals we really need, Mr Hunt
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has finally reached the conclusion we need more nurses, but his...
09 Oct 2017
Trust with 500 nursing vacancies considers filling roles with other staff
A trust with about 500 nursing vacancies has said it is considering filling some nursing...
05 Oct 2017
NMC to decide whether to release draft standards for nursing associates
The draft version would be sent to sites that are piloting the role.
22 Sep 2017
MPs launch inquiry into nursing shortage
The Commons health committee has launched an inquiry into pressures facing the nursing...
14 Sep 2017
Concern over falling mental health nurse numbers
A falling number of mental health nurses has been linked with 'increased risk' in a new...
20 Jul 2017
Standards for nursing associates to be drawn up by NMC
Professional standards for the work of nursing associates will be drawn up by the Nursing...
04 Jul 2017
Katerina Kolyva: Education cuts undermine new NMC standards for nurses
Proposed standards requiring nurses to be competent in complex skills at the point of...
10 Apr 2017
Tony Butterworth: Stop the assault on undergraduate nurse education
New pathways into nursing, such as apprenticeships and associate roles, pose a huge risk to...
03 Apr 2017