You can get into this job through:
You could do a nursing associate foundation degree at university. This usually takes 2 years to complete if you study full time.
Each university will set their own fees and have different funding options.
You should check that the course you choose is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) .
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You can do a nursing associate higher apprenticeship. This will take you 2 years to complete and combines study with training on the job.
Entry requirements:
You could start as a healthcare assistant or care worker in a hospital or community care setting.
Once you have some experience, you could apply for a place on the nursing associate higher apprenticeship and train on the job.
You'll find it useful to get some volunteering experience in health or personal care. This will help when you apply for jobs or training.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Nursing associates care for sick people of all ages in hospital and in the community, working closely with registered nurses.
In this role you could:
Location : You could work in an NHS or private hospital, at a hospice or in the community.
Environment : Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear a uniform.