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Your personal statement is your chance to set yourself apart from the competition.

First of all, remember your personal statement should be  personal . This is your chance to sell yourself and explain to the university why you are a potential nursing associate.

You should avoid plagiarising content from another applicant’s personal statement – even if you have their permission. Similarity detection software can be used to highlight any duplication and it could lead to your application being rejected.

Treat it like an essay. Before you start writing, take the time to make bullet points of everything you want to include and order them in terms of importance.

Make sure you have done your research – look at the admissions criteria and read through the professional standards that are set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Your personal statement should flow and have a clear introduction and ending.

Be honest! Exaggerating or including fictional situations in your application could catch you out at a later point.

Play to your strengths.

Tell them who you are.

Discuss the personal values and qualities you hold that are needed to become a good nursing associate and show evidence of these.

There is likely to be some emphasis on a values-based selection process that demonstrate how your own values and behaviors align with the seven core values of the  NHS Constitution .

Only mention interests or hobbies that reveal something relevant about you.

Avoid being too generic – “I am a caring person” or “I like caring for people” doesn’t offer the interviewer any insight.

Why do you want to be a Nursing Associate?

Speak with passion but try to avoid clichés.

There is so much more to being a nursing associate than giving our medications – show you understand the reality of being a registered healthcare professional in the twenty-first century.

Demonstrate you understand the demands the course will have – placements with a mixture of shifts alongside academic writing and pracitcal learning.

Speak about any existing care experience you might have that gives you an insight into the role.

If you have attended an open day or recruitment event – mention it.

Relevant interests, skill and experience.

Don’t simply list things you have done – you need to relate it to the role.

Transferable skills are key. Take any relevant interests, skills and experience you have and demonstrate how they are transferable to your chosen career.

Discuss and evidence your communication, organisational and time management skills.

Mention key professional issues.

Taking a look at one of the many nursing or midwifery professional magazines or speaking to somebody already on the course can help you identify any current professional issues – but try to stay away from politics.

Ensure you relate any relevant content to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct alongside professional values such as  the ‘Six C’s’ .

Understand the limitations of the role and how the role came about.

Talk about your ambitions.

The competition for the nursing associate courses is fierce, and consequently, they want to ensure only candidates who genuinely want to become a nursing associate are successful.

You don’t have to have a dedicated ‘five-year plan’ but having an idea of what interests you about the profession is a good start.

Make it clear you would strike to provide good quality and evidence-based care.

Avoid getting caught up in the moment and submitting your application without checking it.

Correct spelling and grammar is absolutely vital and demonstrates you have taken care and attention on your application.

Try to include in-line citations if you refer to a study, document, policy or procedure.

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What is a nursing personal statement?

Your nursing personal statement should tell the universities you are applying to all about your strengths and where you see yourself in the future as a nurse.

It should give nursing admissions tutors a good picture of who you are and why you would make a valuable candidate for their course.

If you are applying for a job as a nurse , it's possible you’ll need to provide a nursing personal statement for this, too.

To show that you’ve met the minimum requirements for promotion, you may need to write a band 6 or 7 nursing personal statement.

This piece of writing tells an employer all about your hands-on patient contact experience and why you are a good fit for the job.

How do I become a nurse?

Most people become a nurse by applying to study for a degree at university.

However, there are alternative routes available, such as Nursing Degree Apprenticeships , and starting out as an Associate Nurse .

You will also need to hold the correct entry requirements to secure a place on a degree course, and will also be expected to have some level of work experience.

Take a look at our blog post for more in-depth information on how to become a nurse .

How do I write a nursing personal statement for university?

If you're applying for a nursing degree to set youself on a nursing career path, we always recommend starting your personal statement by brainstorming ideas. Your notes should cover the following:

• achievements
• academic results
• part-time or Saturday jobs
• volunteering
• wider reading
• extracurricular activities

as well as anything else you can think of.

Take a look through our nursing personal statement examples above to give yourself an idea of what a successful nursing statement looks like.

Once you have put together an initial draft, it's a good idea to ask for feedback from family, friends and tutors. They will be able to look at your statement objectively and suggest ways it could be improved.

Incorporate their comments, and ask for further feedback. Don't worry if you have to do this three or four times - it's important you get your statement as perfect as possible before sending it off on your UCAS form.

How do I structure my nursing personal statement?

Your nursing personal statement should be structured with a clear beginning, middle and end, with the opening telling an anecdote or explaining why you are passionate about nursing.

The middle should generally focus on your work experience and current/past academic studies, and how these have helped you to develop skills that are useful and relevant to a career in nursing.

For example, you might talk about how your experience working in a care home helped you build and offer empathy to elderly people.

You should then write a memorable conclusion that mentions your plans for the future, and how you hope your nursing degree will help you achieve these.

What should I include in my nursing personal statement?

• Look at the content of the course and make sure your statement addresses the specific branch of nursing you are applying for, i.e. mental health , adult or child nursing . 
• Demonstrate important skillls that are required for a nursing degree , e.g. patience, empathy, teamwork and communication. Talk about how you have developed these, either at school/college, at your job or during hobbies or other activities.
• Most applicants spend the opening of their personal statement talking about why they want to study nursing , e.g. an unwell family member, or a friend who was in a car accident. Think carefully about whether there was one particular incident that sparked your interest in nursing.
• Don’t include any over-used phrases or quotes in your statement that university admissions tutors will have seen and heard before.
• Now is also not the time for jokes or humour - it often doesn't work well and admissions tutors might not be impressed!

For more help and advice on what to write in your nursing personal statement, please see:

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• What To Do If You Miss The 15th January UCAS Deadline.

How do I write an introduction to my nursing personal statement?

Like with any type of personal statement for university, we recommend you open with a paragraph on what you enjoy most about nursing, and why you want to study it at university. Again, an anecdote that inspired you to learn more about nursing will work well here, as long as you have a relevant story to tell.

For example, this applicant chose to talk about how their mother's illness inspired them to go into nursing:

"There has been many occasions during my life that I have spent hours sitting at a hospital bedside.

My mother battled a long term illness and as I sat with her trying to keep her spirits up, the Nurses who cared for her always drew my admiration. I feel there are a handful of truly inspirational professions and Nursing is without doubt one of them.

Along with doctors and other medical staff, nurses provide an invaluable service to society and to be part of that group has long been an ambition of mine."

Another applicant chose to talk about how their experience with mental health services as a teenager made them want to help others and make a difference in the world as an adult:

"I have wanted to work in Mental Health since I was 15 years old. When in crisis, I received a level of care which changed my life and I aspire to do the same for others. I also received care that was detrimental at times so I want to be a part of making a difference. I have seen a wide range of nursing approaches and I have learnt so much from my colleagues since working within the NHS, I now know what kind of nurse I want to be when I complete my training."

However you choose to open your nursing personal statement, make sure it's engaging and explains why you want to pursue nursing at degree level. You can see more examples of introductions over at our nursing personal statements section.

How do I write a conclusion for my nursing personal statement?

Try to round off your nursing personal statement with something memorable. This often includes talking about your extracurricular activities, hobbies and/or your ambitions for the future. For example:

" I am confident in my ability to communicate with people from any cultural background and an example of this would be during my time volunteering in a dog sanctuary in Paraguay. This was difficult due to the language barrier, and a virus outbreak between the dogs. I had to organize my time efficiently, an important skill for a nurse, communicate with vets and host families, in often very distressing times.

I acted effectively, thinking on my feet, all whilst remaining calm and treating the animals with compassion. This was a very challenging time for me but it was also very rewarding. I feel a career as a nurse, whilst challenging at times would also be very rewarding, educational, and encourage personal growth."

This applicant demonstrates that as well as communicating what you do currently, or have done in the past, it's also a good idea to try to include how these experiences have helped to shape you as a person, and how they make you a better candidate for a nursing course.

For more inspiration on how to write your conclusion, please see our nursing personal statement examples section.

Further information

• UCAS Nursing Advice
• Indeed.com - How To Write A Nursing Personal Statement
• Nursing Times - How To Write An Effective Personal Statement
• University of Cumbria - How To Write A Good Nursing Personal Statement For University
• Nurses.co.uk - How To Write A Personal Statement For A Nursing Course
• University of South Wales - How To Write A Personal Statement For Nursing & Midwifery

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Writing your personal statement will take time, effort and several revisions before you can submit it, so don’t leave it right up until the deadline to start work on it.

Putting together a high quality nursing personal statement can be difficult, but we’ve broken it down into manageable sections below to give you some ideas of how to get started., start with who you are.

Your personal statement is your chance to talk directly to the course admissions officer about who you are, what motivates you, and why you should be chosen for a place in the branch of nursing you’ve applied for.

If you've worked in healthcare previously, you can definitely give details of your experiences to back up your reasons for applying.

Be specific about how your work has affected your decision to apply and why you feel suited to progressing your career in nursing .

Give practical examples of your interactions with nurses, and how they may have influenced your decision to apply.

Check out Eniola's advice on applying to university for a student nursing degree course  - she talks about applying through UCAS and interviews!

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Relevant experience and skills

Everyone has skills and experience that can be applied in a nursing environment, even if they weren’t acquired in a healthcare setting.

Here are some examples of skills and qualities that can be applied in nursing:

1. Communication - it is a vital skill that every nurse must possess. The ability to convey information in a concise and clear manner with both colleagues, patients and their family.

You could use examples from previous work to demonstrate this; maybe a difficult situation with a customer while working in a retail job that you managed to diffuse and resolve.

2. Organisation - another essential skill is to maintain an organised routine in a very busy environment, and often under pressure. Think of another situation where you worked under pressure in a logical fashion.

Here you could maybe talk about your time management of juggling a-levels with a part-time job, or your access to nursing course with a family.

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3. Advocacy - this is the active support of those in your care. It’s a specific point in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code and you should address how you will be an advocate for your patients when you become a nurse in your personal statement.

Your ambitions and career goals in nursing

The competition for nursing course places in every branch at every university is fierce, and consequently they want to ensure the places go to candidates who genuinely want to become a nurse, and are motivated to pursue their career in nursing.

Even if you don’t have a specific nursing role you would like to attain in your career, you should go into some detail about what sort of environment you could see yourself working in.

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Things to watch out for

Check any documentation from the university to see if there is a word limit set for a personal statement.

You don’t want to risk your application not being considered because your personal statement is too long.

If you’re applying through UCAS, they set their own character limit, so make sure you stick to it.

Send your application in before the deadline; the earlier the better. This means you need to start work on your personal statement as soon as you decide to apply.

Some courses will close applications before the given deadline if they’ve filled all their places, so you don’t want to miss out because you procrastinated.

It’s by far the most time consuming part of the application process, and it will undoubtedly require revisions prior to submission.

Don’t feel you have to write in a ‘forced’ way. It’s easy to feel insecure if you don’t feel you can write well, but it’s worse if you feel you have to write in an unfamiliar way just to sound more academic.

It’s important it comes from you and your experiences, and if you can get the reader interested in you as a person from the very beginning, you’ll be in with a better chance of getting an interview.

A personal statement should be just that - personal.

Any employer, or university in particular, could check your statement using specialist plagiarism software that detects whether or not you’ve directly lifted text from someone else.

If they discover you have copied someone else’s work, you could be rejected by that university or employer for this or any future place.

So, the message is, make it personal to you.

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Organisations are starting to redesign services to meet the changing health needs of the local community and align with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan ( NHS England, 2023 ). These changes are creating new roles within a variety of settings, opening up the job market for the registered nursing associate (RNA). Applying for a new job can be a daunting and competitive process; standing out from the crowd is an essential criterion for success. When marketing yourself to potential employers, it is important to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and attributes they require, to convince them that you are the best person for the job.

Do your research

In the first instance when considering a new job, it is important to be sure it is what you want and where you want to work. If it is with a new employer, do your research: find out about its values and culture. As a health or social care provider, review its most recent Care Quality Commission report; review the latest news and developments shared on both its website and social media platforms. This will not only give an insight into it as a potential employer but also help with tailoring your personal statement and preparing for interview. More specifically, when considering the role, consider the job description and the person specification – is it clear what the role involves and what skills are required to undertake the role?

Adverts often include a contact person for an informal discussion; this is a great opportunity to interview them as a potential employer and get answers to questions about the organisation or the role. As an RNA, enquire about RNA roles in other departments and see how the role is being used across the organisation; it may even be possible to speak with an RNA already in post.

Applying for a role

The application form will consist of standard questions on previous employment and education. It is the personal statement section that provides the opportunity to showcase your skills and experience and to explain why you are the best candidate for the role. It is important to keep it concise and focused on the requirements of the role and to highlight how your skills and experience match these requirements.

Throughout the personal statement, reference should be made to the requirements of the job description and the personal specification. Take words and phrases from these to make it easier for the employer to see clearly how you are demonstrating the requirements of the role. Highlight your achievements and provide examples of how you have added value to previous roles. Use specific, measurable examples that demonstrate your skills and experience.

When looking to demonstrate performance in relation to professional practice, reflect on your previous studies, current and previous practice and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates ( NMC, 2018 ). By taking the time to reflect, you will naturally start to realise the skills and qualities you possess and identify examples that can be quoted to support a claim that you have the experience or skills required.

‘Examples of how you have used your teamwork and collaborative skills could include taking the lead in a project or activity, resolving conflicts, or encouraging others to achieve a common goal’

Demonstrate your skills

Some of the skills you will identify will be specific; for example, recording 12-lead ECGs if working in a cardiology department. However, other skills will be non-specific; these are equally important and often referred to as transferable skills.

Transferable skills are identified within the NMC standards for RNAs ( NMC, 2018 ) but can often be overlooked by people focusing on practical skills. The modern job market values individuals who can adapt to changing circumstances and continuously learn and develop. The journey from health or social care support worker to RNA will have supported this development. As an RNA, the journey through academia will have exposed you to various subjects, teaching methods, and learning environments, developing your ability to adapt and acquire transferable skills.

Whether through considering case studies, research projects or practical assignments, you will have encountered and resolved various challenges, therefore developing strong problem-solving abilities. Providing examples will demonstrate analytical thinking and the ability to consider creative solutions. These could include an instance where you identified a problem, developed a strategy, and implemented it effectively within your practice or your studies. Linked to this may be how you have honed your teamwork and collaborative skills through completing group projects on your academic journey.

Many job roles within health and social care require employees to work effectively in teams. Examples of how you have developed and used your teamwork and collaborative skills could include taking the lead in a project or activity, resolving conflicts, or encouraging others to achieve a common goal.

Demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills will strengthen the examples of transferable skills already identified. During your studies, you would have balanced multiple assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities simultaneously. In addition, if you completed your Nursing Associate Foundation Degree as an apprentice you would have been working at the same time as studying. Ensure you identify instances where you have effectively managed your time and prioritised tasks to achieve desired outcomes. These examples will demonstrate your ability to meet deadlines and handle the demands of a professional role.

Underpinning all of this is demonstrating your ability to communicate effectively and professionally. Communication skills will clearly be shown through the personal statement, not only via the examples used for all the other transferable skills but also in the presentation of the personal statement. Ensure that what has been written is presented in a professional manner in the chosen writing style and terminology used, that there is clarity of thought and proofreading has been employed.

Submitting your application

The last stage in the application process is the submission of the application. Different organisations use different approaches to this, so ensure you have checked the closing date and time and that you have left yourself sufficient time to make the application. Make sure you keep a copy of what you have written; this will be useful when preparing for interview. Interviewers may want to explore the examples you have given with you, and it is helpful if you can remember what you wrote.

A strategic approach

Selling yourself via your application and, more specifically, your personal statement involves strategically highlighting the skills you have acquired through your academic and professional journey. Research the organisation and the role, communicate clearly, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, emphasise adaptability, showcase teamwork skills, discuss time management, and express your passion.

By effectively communicating how your values and skills align with the department's needs, you can leave a lasting impression and increase your chances of securing the job. Box 1 provides some top tips on writing your personal statement. Remember, an application is not just an assessment of your qualifications, it is also an opportunity to showcase your unique strengths and potential contribution.

Box 1.Personal statement top tips

• Tailor your personal statement to the job description
• Think about transferable skills, not just practical ones
• Use active words to give impact
• Give examples, not just sweeping statements
• Highlight positive things that only you can bring
• Proofread for errors, clarity and fluency

Sample Personal Statement in Nursing

by Talha Omer, MBA, M.Eng., Harvard & Cornell Grad

In personal statement samples by field.

The following essay was written by an applicant who was admitted to top MSN (Masters of Science in Nursing) programs in the US. Variations of this personal statement got accepted at Duke, UPenn, and Ohio State.

This personal statement is intended to provide an example of successful graduate nursing school essays for a top MSN program.

Sample Personal Statement for Nursing (MSN)

I had never been an early riser. But at my first clinical rotation at various hospitals, I had to wake up at dawn, dress in my scrubs, and change two local buses to reach the first hospital by 5 am, followed by a one-hour journey to another public hospital in rural Nepal. After working shifts, I boarded another crowded train in the afternoon to get back, determined to make a difference in my patients’ lives. I cursed my stars.

Ensuing months proved how wrong I was.

That initial experience tested my resolve and commitment to nursing and healthcare. Learning the intricacies of patient care and communicating medical protocols to patients, most of whom were unaware of their medical needs, was challenging. But it opened a new perspective for me. For the first time, I was exposed to the realities of healthcare delivery and how it can affect people’s lives. Then, I started taking nursing not just as a job but as a sacred trust and responsibility.

For me, each experience and activity has brought some value addition. I was exposed to strict regulations and tough competition during my nursing training. That brought out the best in me. I excelled in my studies with honors and medals, but more importantly, I explored avenues beyond that. Volunteering in hospitals, providing care to the elderly, and participating in disaster relief efforts helped me understand the actual value of nursing. During a clinical rotation at a long-term care facility, I was exposed to the daily struggles of the elderly and disabled. It was a humbling experience that taught me compassion and patience in patient care. My clinical rotation at a children’s hospital was equally transformative. Caring for pediatric patients helped me connect with children and their families on an emotional level.

Duke University – where I did my BSN – was a continuation. With academics, I was lured by the thrill of participating in medical outreach programs. As the President of the Duke Nursing Society (AAMN), I had the opportunity to train aspiring nurses through workshops and sessions. This was more of a learning experience for me. The communication, advocacy, and care skills learned during those years have proved vital in my professional nursing career. This training enabled me to secure the first position in the entire state in my interviews for the posts of Nursing Assistant and later Head Nurse.

As I started my nursing career, I would always look for an impact and lasting impression on my patients. However, at times I felt the desire to extend my reach beyond the confines of the hospital. The aspiration became a reality as I got the opportunity to work as Research Associate for a major hospital. Tasked to work in the patient care and advocacy sector, the experience opened a world of possibilities for outreach and dissemination. It instilled an understanding of healthcare as an integrated concept. Formulating and implementing initiatives in providing quality healthcare services to vulnerable populations helped me progress in the dynamic field of healthcare practice. Juggling nursing with community outreach stretched me to my limits. That six years of experience was worth the long hours of hassle and impossible timelines.

Now that I look back and ponder over my journey through academic corridors and professional portals, I see it as a quest to make an impact as a leader in the field of nursing. This yearning has motivated me to contribute, and in turn, it has enriched my being. My overriding passion for expanding the scope of my target audience has never ceased. For this purpose, nursing is the avenue through which I can effectively utilize my experience, potential, and aspirations to make a meaningful, broad-based, and sustainable contribution. For these reasons, I am eager to join the Masters of Science in Nursing at the Ohio State University.

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The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners

• Gillian Rowe
• Scott Ellis - University of East London, UK
• Deborah Gee
• Kevin Graham
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• Chris Counihan
• Ami Jackson - Teeside University, UK
• Jade Carter-Bennett
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The essential handbook for trainee nursing associates and anyone undertaking a foundation degree or higher-level apprenticeship in healthcare practice.

This bestselling book will see you through all aspects of your programme, from the skills and knowledge you need to get started through to more advanced topics such as leadership and pathophysiology. Covering all of the topics you will study in clear, straightforward language, it builds your confidence and competence as an effective healthcare professional.   

Key features:

-           Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and other relevant healthcare codes and standards

-           New chapter on medicines management

-           Filled with case studies, scenarios and activities illustrating theory in real life practice

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I will recommend this for adoption to the programme director for the certificate in healthcare programme. The book covers lots of useful info succinctly and I will direct the March cohort of students to read this.

I really appreciate this book, I teach AP's and students who are nursing pre reg, and the information and level are perfect.

The scope is just right, the images are clear and helpful, the explanations make sense.

The option for online materials are an extra boost.

A job well done.

Excellent book. Pity the e-version is only available through a hefty subscription.

Included this book in the reading list for learners, to guide their progression into University on a nursing career, and nursing associated pathways, which most are finding useful .

Very appropriate for the course. Many different subjects contained within for different modules and clinical skills.

This is a good core text for nursing associates and associate practitioners. It is encouraging that books solely related to the nursing associate and Assistant practitioner curriculum are finally coming to print. This would be a good book for educators in healthcare to refer to especially if supporting these students for the first time

Teaching Nursing associates, this book has proven to be an essential Bible for my students.

Not only is this book a part of their reading list, I actively recommend it at induction!

Brilliant, thankyou!

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• Enrika Comley - Birmingham City University, UK
• Joanne Forman - Birmingham City University, UK
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Key need 1: Students need to understand what being an accountable professional means in practice

Key feature: this book maps directly to the newly published professional standards for nursing associates, as well as looking into what being an accountable professional means in practice

Key benefit: helps students transition easily into being a professional rather than an employee

Key need 2: Students need to understand how they fit into a multi-disciplinary health care team

Key feature: the book goes into detail the place of the Nursing Associate role and how it fits with other healthcare professionals also providing care

Key benefit: Students understand their role and how they fit into the wider team, and are able to help others in the team understand the role and importance of Nursing Associates, ensuring a smoother running of the team and better person-centred care.

Key need 3: Students need to understand how their role will work in practice

Key feature: this book includes case studies that shows how the NA role fits into the team in the remit of everyday practice

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Trainee nursing associates

The Nursing Associate (NA) role is a new role being introduced in England to bridge the gap between registered nurses and health care support workers. The first test programmes began in early 2017, with approximately 2,000 trainee nursing associates (TNAs) commencing that year. The government announced another 5,000 TNAs will be trained in 2018 and 7,500 in 2019. The role is to be regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and it is expected that the first NAs will be regulated in early 2019.  

The pace of change to develop this programme and regulation is immense and the RCN is working closely with the NMC, Health Education England and test sites on this. A number of consultations are or have been conducted – please see the links below for details of RCN action and responses. 

The RCN welcomes TNAs as members and are considering how to develop this membership category and services for NAs on qualification. 

Forthcoming RCN consultation

We are expecting the NMC to consult on the standards, Code and guidance for nursing associates in spring. The RCN will consult with members regarding the proposals. We need to know what our members think so we can make a strong response to the NMC and continue to influence how the role is developed and implemented. Look out for an email containing a survey, or come along to one of the free workshops we shall be hosting.

RCN resources 

Nursing Associate Consultation Workshops

• Nursing associate consultation: Free RCN workshops 

RCN consultation responses:

• RCN Response to Nursing Associates’ Fees  (2018) RCN response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's consultation on nursing associates’ fees
• RCN Response to Regulation of Nursing Associates in England  (2018) RCN response to Department of Health's consultation on regulation of nursing associates in England 
• RCN response to Nursing Associate Consultation  (2016) The RCN has responded to Health Education England’s consultation on proposals to introduce a “Nursing Associate” role to the health workforce  

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Nursing Associate - FdSc

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The two-year Foundation Degree Nursing Associate course has been developed to support the introduction of a new nursing role and is a work-based learning course aimed at experienced Health Care Assistants who want to develop themselves to become a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA)....

• Level Undergraduate
• Study mode Blended Learning
• Location City South
• Start date February 2024
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• School School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Faculty Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences

This course is:

The two-year Foundation Degree Nursing Associate course has been developed to support the introduction of a new nursing role and is a work-based learning course aimed at experienced Health Care Assistants who want to develop themselves to become a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA). The aims and learning outcomes have been mapped against the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Standards of proficiency for nursing associates (NMC, 2018) and the relevant occupational standard for Higher Technical Qualifications as approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

What's covered in this course?

The FdSc Nursing Associate is a full-time course delivered at City South Campus. You will attend university and also attend placements in a variety of settings across the four fields of nursing. Whilst in your placements you will have supernumerary status which will support and protect your learning time in clinical practice.

You will study four level 4 modules in the first year which cover key theory and practice knowledge and skills to include person and family-centred care, professional values, the parameters of an RNA’s role and safe administration of medication. The second-year modules focus on leadership and mentoring skills, health sociology and health promotion and you will also study key elements of evidence-based practice. You will also complete a portfolio of evidence that is compiled over the two years as part of the practice competencies assessments.

On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing Associate register and you will be awarded an FdSc Nursing Associate. You will have 5 years to register the award with the NMC.

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Why Choose Us?

• We have excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art simulation equipment that will support you in your studies. There are several study spaces and open access information technology support.
• We have been shortlisted for the Student Nursing Times Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year (pre-registration) 2022.

Join us for an on-campus Open Day where you'll be able to meet us in person. Booking for the next event isn’t open yet. Register your interest below and we’ll email you as soon as booking goes live.

Next Open Day: 29 June 2024

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements apply for entry in 2023/24..

All required qualifications/grades must have been achieved and evidenced at the earliest opportunity after accepting an offer to help confirm admission and allow for on-time enrolment. This can also include other requirements, like a fee status form and relevant documents. Applicants can track their application and outstanding information requests through their BCU mySRS account.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade C or new grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE equivalents e.g. key skills level 2 or functional skills maths and English level 2 are currently accepted.

Plus one of the following:

• One A level grade D or above
• Two AS level grade D or above
• BTEC National Award grade M
• BTEC National Certificate grade PP
• BTEC National Diploma grade PPP
• Access to HE Diploma
• NVQ level 3 full diploma

If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us .

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Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students .

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Starting: Feb 2024

• Blended Learning
• £9,250 in 2023/24
• Apply via UCAS

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Sorry, this course is not available to International students.

The University reserves the right to increase fees in line with inflation based on the Retail Prices Index or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament up to a maximum of five per cent.

Guidance for UK students

UK students applying for most undergraduate degree courses in the UK will need to apply through UCAS .

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is a UK organisation responsible for managing applications to university and college.

Applying through UCAS

  register with ucas,   login to ucas,   complete your details,   select your course,   write a personal statement,   get a reference,   pay your application fee,   send ucas your application, our advice for applying to a health care course.

Applying for a course and preparing for an interview can be a daunting process, so we have created a series of films to help you through the process, including what to put in your personal statement.

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Personal statement

Your personal statement is a highly important part of your application. It gives you a crucial opportunity to say why you’re applying and why the institution should accept you.

Here are the key areas you’ll need to address:

Course choice

Why does this course appeal? What areas are of particular interest?

Career plans

If you have a specific career in mind, say how your chosen course will help you pursue this goal.

Work experience

Mention any work that is relevant to your subject, highlighting the skills and experience gained.

School or college experience

Highlight skills gained at school/college, eg summer schools or mentoring activities.

Non-accredited skills or achievement

eg Duke of Edinburgh Award, Young Enterprise scheme.

You should also mention your future plans – if you’re planning to take a year out, don't forget to give your reasons. Talk about any subjects you’re studying that don’t have a formal assessment and any sponsorships or placements you’ve applied for. And don't be scared to add in details about your social, sports or leisure interests.

Get more information on writing personal statements .

Course in Depth

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):

Essentials of Care Delivery for the Nursing Associate 40 credits

This module aligns with domain 3 and 4 of the Nursing Associate training programme domains and the aim of this module is to enable you to consolidate and develop the knowledge and skills that are necessary to deliver high quality health care. You will develop the ability to work across organisational boundaries in a range of health and care settings and apply a wide range of nursing skills appropriate to your parameters of practice.

Person and Family Centred Approaches to Care Delivery 40 credits

This module aligns to Domain 2 of the Nursing Associate training programme domains and the aim of this module is to enable you to consolidate and further develop the personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors that are necessary to deliver high quality person and family centered health and social care. The Francis Report (2013) and the Shape of Caring Review (2014) highlight the importance of delivering patient care that is patient not service led.

Professional Values and Parameters of Practice 20 credits

This module is aligned to Domain 1 of the Nursing Associate training programme domains and aims to support you in responding to the ethical, legal and governance requirements arising from working as a nursing associate. It will enable you to develop an understanding of how you can provide quality care to meet the needs of a diverse society. You will discuss and debate fundamental legislation and ethical principles in order to explain the responsibilities and duties of your role as a trainee nursing associate with an appreciation of the wider fields of healthcare across the lifespan in hospital and in community settings. You will be provided with opportunities to explore these concepts and apply them to your own subject area. The module introduces you to the concept of professional values whilst giving you the opportunity to reflect on your own values and beliefs and how these may impact on your health care delivery.

Safe Administration of Medication for the Nursing Associate 20 credits

The module aligns to Domain 3 of the Nursing Associate training programme domains and provides you with the opportunity to acquire and develop the knowledge and skills required to safely administer medication in a variety of settings using appropriate local policies and procedures. You will examine the different administration routes for medication as well as the safe storage and disposal of medications. You will also be supported to do accurate medication calculations and complete accurate records in a variety of settings.

Essentials of Research and Innovative Practice 40 credits

This module is aligned to Domain 7 and 8 of the Nursing Associate training programme domains and examines the role of evidence-based practice within the development and maintenance of high quality person and family centred care.

The aim of this module is for you to gain an understanding of the importance of being research aware and the role you can play in improving the quality of person and family centred care. You will focus on developing your critical thinking and reflective practice skills to enable you to evaluate and challenge current practice. You will also learn about the development of new technologies and how these can contribute to the enhancement of the patient journey. The module also examines your continuing professional responsibilities in using reflection to continually update your knowledge and skills.

Advancing Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Leadership for the Nursing Associate 40 credits

This module is aligned to Domains 4 and 5 of the Nursing Associate curriculum and aims to support you in further increasing your clinical skills and knowledge; enhancing your clinical decision making, and developing your leadership skills. As you approach becoming a qualified Nursing Associate it is essential that you reflect and build upon your previous modules in relation to your knowledge, role and parameters of practice whilst exploring, analysing and increasing your level of understanding and responsibility.

Exploring Health Inequalities and Health Promotion 40 credits

This module aligns with domains 3, 4 and 6 of the Nursing Associate training programme domains and the aim of this module is to enable you to gain an understanding of health inequalities and the role of health prevention and promotion programmes. It will enable you to understand the management of long-term conditions, within the context of health inequalities, and how government and local initiatives aim to improve the quality of life of your service users. You will also explore how society is structured in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, social class, family and households, and its impact on health and wellbeing.

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) works with partner organisations to set and maintain high standards of nursing and midwifery education across the UK.

This course has been approved and monitored by the NMC to make sure that the education and training on offer meets their standards.

To work as a nurse or midwife, you must pass an NMC approved course at a higher education institution (HEI) in pre-registration nursing and midwifery, leading to registration with the NMC.

Higher Technical Qualification

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Employability

Employment opportunities.

On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council Nursing Associate register and practise in the UK. As a qualified Nursing Associate you could work in a range of roles in the NHS. You could also choose to continue your studies and qualify as a Registered Nurse.

Facilities & Staff

Our Facilities

Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is based at our City South campus in leafy Edgbaston.

We’ve spent £41million expanding our facilities at City South. These facilities offer hands-on practical experience, replicating the spaces you will come across in professional practice.

In a sector where new techniques are constantly being discovered, we work hard to ensure that you learn using the most up-to-date equipment available. Alongside physical spaces such as a mock operating theatre and wards, we also make use of online and virtual technology, such as our virtual ward and virtual case creator.

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Centre for Skills and Simulation

The Centre for Skills and Simulation offers a range of different spaces which replicate situations that you will encounter in practice. These include hospital wards, an operating theatre and a home environment room.

Our mock wards enable you to get a feel of what a ward is really like before you head out for your first placement. The hospital wards can be adapted from low care to high dependency care environment with the necessary monitoring equipment.

The home environment room is the perfect space for teaching communications skills and allows us to simulate a community setting for our students. It is particularly useful for mental health nurses, learning disability nurses and midwives.

Simulation Manikins

We have several Simulation men (SIM men) and simulation babies (SIM babies) which are anatomically correct manikins used for teaching specific techniques such as advanced adult and paediatric life support skills, acute and high dependency clinical skills, first aid and communication skills. The manikins contain software which replicates real symptoms, and can manipulate indicators such as blood pressure, pulse and heart rate for extra realism. SIM man can even ‘talk’ to the students as they are treating him, to add another dimension to learning.

Computer Facilities

The Seacole building has two open-access IT Suites which offer PCs, printers, photocopiers and scanners. There is also an IT Helpdesk for quick and easy help with your computing or internet issues.

Our PCs utilise the latest Intel i5 core technology, all with:

• Fast (unrestricted) internet connectivity
• Ability to save files to USB, DVD & CD
• Microsoft Office software
• Research and statistical software
• Storage space which can be accessed from any PC across the University and from home

Our PCs are also designed to support students who may have difficulties with reading and writing, featuring specialised software with zooming/magnification and screen reading capabilities, which may also be customised for individual student needs.

In addition to desktop PCs, we also offer a laptop loan facility, allowing students to borrow a laptop for up to six hours while on campus.

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