Nursing Associate FdSc

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career as a Nursing Associate with our NMC-validated foundation degree.<br/><br/>Nursing associates bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses. They play an important role in delivering person-centred care in hospitals and out in the community.<br/><br/>By studying at ARU in Cambridge or Chelmsford, you’ll learn a range of practical skills, and what it takes to be a competent, safe nursing associate. Placements give you the opportunity to build your knowledge and skills, deliver care to a range of patients, and become an integral part of the nursing community.<br/><br/>When you graduate, you’ll be ready to start work as a registered nursing associate.<br/><br/>Why ARU?<br/><br/><br/>• Get a £1,000 payment from Health Education England in Year 2.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain hands-on experience through placements.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study in skills labs with cutting-edge technology for immersive learning.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Register as a Nursing Associate with the NMC when you graduate.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our foundation degree prepares you to register as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).<br/><br/>Once registered, you’ll be able to work as a Nursing Associate in England.<br/><br/>We work with staff in regional hospital and community settings, as well as services users, to develop our course – meaning it’s designed to meet the needs of employers and the public accessing health care services.