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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 from the start of training they are proving to be key members of the health and social care workforce, says Health Education England chief nurse Lisa Bayliss Pratt
Posted 10 January 2018 - 08:00
 
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