Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate)

Why study a health and social care (nursing associate) foundation degree at Solent University
Become a skilled nursing associate in an incredible profession, with fantastic career prospects in a range of different healthcare settings on our NMC-accredited course.

Course overview
This challenging and fulfilling course is a NMC-accredited foundation degree which, upon successful completion, allows registration to the NMC as a nursing associate. You will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours that allow you to work in a variety of healthcare settings including adult, paediatrics, mental health and learning disabilities in both the community and hospital settings.

Working in healthcare is an inspiring, challenging and rewarding occupation where no day is ever the same. This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to support your career development in healthcare. At Solent University, we have strong and dedicated local industry links with practice partners who support our students both during and after their studies.

Working in healthcare is an exciting, fulfilling and satisfying career, and the ever changing healthcare environment drives the development of healthcare roles - giving the opportunity for lifelong learning.

Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for those who want to work in a healthcare setting, who feel they have the qualities and philosophy required to become a caring, effective, professional and safe practitioner. Trainee nursing associates should demonstrate the following values:

Caring personality
Compassionate towards patients and families
Competent and safe in practice
Effective communication
Courageous
Committed to the highest standards of professionalism and nursing care.

What does this course lead to?
This is a new and exciting role to support the nursing family, with future opportunities to progress to become a Registered Nurse for those who have the aspiration and ability to do so. Once qualified, nursing associates will be able to work in a range of settings within the healthcare environment.

Solent's Clearing fast pass* gets you ahead, with priority support and everything you need to feel confident about your next step. Secure your guaranteed offer before results day and unlock a 20% discount on Kimber and Chantry student halls, a £100 IKEA voucher, free gold gym membership for the academic year, and a £150 campus dining voucher.

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Join the career-ready revolution this summer at Solent. Every course is designed around five things: real-world learning in every module; block teaching, so you study one subject at a time, not five assignments at once; direct links with employers and careers support for life. This isn't a tweak. It's a rethink of what university should be.

Our facilities are built with your future career in mind, including Warsash Maritime School, the Solent Sports Complex, science labs, animation and 3D modelling studios and applied mechanics and composites labs.

And outside class? Southampton has it all: shopping, culture, live music, football, cricket, festivals, markets, tiny Thai cafes, ghost walks and record fairs. It's friendly, walkable, and one of the UK's most affordable student cities. With a diverse community and societies for every interest, you'll find your tribe here too.

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