Once you’ve successfully finished your training, you will have the knowledge, understanding, skills to register with Nursing and Midwifery Council and apply for your “PIN” as a Nursing Associate.  Working as a registered nursing associate alongside your colleagues you will make a real difference to patients in our care.  In order to consolidate your learning, you will be eligible to undertake a 12-month preceptorship programme.

It is possible to progress to as a registered Nurse by undertaking a shortened nursing degree . The programme is usually 18 months or 2 years in duration.

What will I be paid as a Student Nursing Associate?

As a Student Nursing Associate, you will be paid a Band 3 salary whilst training. Once qualified, a Registered Nursing Associate can expect to be paid a Band 4 salary. For details of pay scales and how much each NHS band pays visit the NHS Employers website.