As a registered Nursing Associate, you will play a crucial role in patient care, administering a variety of treatments, monitoring health and preventing ill-health and supporting individuals and families. You will work alongside registered nurses as part of the healthcare team, providing hands-on care in diverse clinical settings, including hospitals and community health and care environments.  * Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).* Explores healthcare holistically, going beyond physical wellbeing to recognise the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of patient needs.* Practice-based learning, simulation and clinical placements develop your hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals.* Develops your ability to provide compassionate, empathetic care and effective communication, essential qualities that lie at the heart of your practice.* Advocacy and social justice are integral to the course, empowering Nursing Associates to champion patients’ rights and promote equitable health and care access.

* As a Nursing Associate, you can make a real and meaningful impact, providing essential care, support, and advocacy across various health and care settings. Whether it’s managing chronic conditions, assisting with rehabilitation, or promoting well-being, your contributions will directly enhance patients' lives. * Access to expert staff with nursing, health and care backgrounds.* Your voice matters - you will contribute to quality outcomes within diverse communities. Our learning community reflects these values where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is paramount.* Be part of a learning community committed to excellence, mutual respect and growth. * While fully preparing you for the role of Nursing Associate, the course may also offer a pathway to other nursing roles, including that of a graduate nurse through progression onto a pre-registration programme.In response to a high demand for the nursing associate role, we offer a route on to this course at our Coventry, Scarborough and London campuses, as well as from Wiltshire College and University Centre in Salisbury. The course was developed in collaboration with health and social care employers in Coventry and Warwickshire, Scarborough, Salisbury and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London. Our practice learning collaborators provide clinical learning placements for students and input to the ongoing development and evaluation of the course.Coventry University's School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.