Nursing Associate FdSc
London South Bank University
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LSBU at Havering and Whipps Cross

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JAN-26

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The Nursing Associate Is a highly trained, generic, nursing support role in England designed to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the multidisciplinary team.Successful completion of this course gives you registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. It is also a stepping-stone to becoming a Registered Nurse or progress in your career within the health and social care ...Read more

The Nursing Associate Is a highly trained, generic, nursing support role in England designed to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the multidisciplinary team.Successful completion of this course gives you registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. It is also a stepping-stone to becoming a Registered Nurse or progress in your career within the health and social care sector.The course is a combination of theoretical and practice learning. You will attend university and undertake work-based learning. You will be taught and supported by experienced academics who also teach in the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Children’s Nursing. You will have practice placements in a range of clinical specialities and healthcare settings in hospitals and the community. You will be supported by practice supervisors and practice assessors, to develop clinical and interpersonal skills and experience in caring for people with different healthcare needs across the lifespan.You will have access to all university facilities including our skills laboratories, lecture theatres, library, student services and the student union.

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WUSCA ranking:
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85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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59th
CUG Ranking
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114th
What students say
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Sandra
20 Nov 24

Is a small community and it makes you feel at home. The help from all the staff is super. They are nice and very helpful...Read more

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Saroja
16 Nov 24

Best is lecturer are very..Read more

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Sandra
20 Nov 24
Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
Is a small community and it makes you feel at home. The help from all the staff is super. They are nice and very helpful....
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Saroja
16 Nov 24
Best is lecturer are very...
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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London South Bank University
Central Enquiries Office Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
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