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Nursing associates: what is their role and scope of practice?

- @NSeditor
Posted 02 September 2024 - 00:01

Nursing associates have been a valued part of the NHS nursing workforce in England since the first cohort registered five years ago. Read more about their role

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Words: Flavia Munn, editor, Nursing Standard
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