Nursing Associate FdSc

**Why study the Nursing Associate programme at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- Qualify as a nursing associate with eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)<br/><br/><br/>- Nursing associates provide care that bridges the roles of registered nurses and health care assistants, and work across all healthcare settings<br/><br/><br/>- After completing your two year foundation degree, you have the option to apply to enter the midpoint of our BSc (Hons) Nursing degrees<br/><br/><br/>- Also available as a degree apprenticeship for employees of our partner organisations<br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>Do you aspire to work in the nursing profession, but dont currently have the A Level or BTEC qualifications to apply? Liverpool John Moores new Nursing Associate foundation degree could be the ideal way for you to start your journey to becoming a registered healthcare professional.<br/><br/>When you successfully complete this two-year foundation degree, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nursing associate.<br/><br/>Nursing associates play a vital role in patient care and are a key part of the nursing team. Working closely with registered nurses and healthcare support workers, nursing associate duties can include:<br/><br/><br/>- performing and recording clinical observations, for example, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse<br/><br/><br/>- undertaking clinical tasks including venepuncture (taking bloods) and electrocardiograms (ECGs)<br/><br/><br/>- supporting individuals and their families and carers at emotionally difficult times during their care<br/><br/><br/>- discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patients condition, behaviour, activity and responses<br/><br/><br/>- ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times<br/><br/><br/>- recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults<br/><br/><br/>- You can read more about the role of a nursing associate on the NHS Health Careers website<br/><br/><br/>LJMUs FdSc Nursing Associate gives you lots of chances for hands on clinical skills practice, whilst supporting you to develop a robust knowledge base. Our professional tutors, student mentors and support staff are all here to help you progress through the foundation degree confidently and successfully. <br/><br/>Whether you decide to enter work as a registered nursing associate, or go on to apply to the half-way point of a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree, this foundation route offers a fantastic, accessible way to join the healthcare profession.