The Nursing Degree Apprenticeship

The DH has announced The Nursing Degree Apprenticeship which offers a new route into nursing, and will be open to those already working in the NHS or who aspire to have a career in nursing, but for whom the traditional full time nursing route is not appropriate.

The new nursing role has been developed to support and complement registered nurses, with nursing associates trained to perform more complex tasks than healthcare assistants currently undertake, freeing up registered nurses' time to focus on other, more challenging aspects of patient care.

Those who complete the apprenticeship will be able to count their training and experience towards a nursing degree, offering a clear pathway to becoming a graduate registered nurse.