A scary, but exciting change!
I moved from ward-based nursing to the Emergency Department! A few months ago, I transferred from a …
The Nursing Associate role has been introduced by NHS England to bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. It is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) allowing registered nursing associates to practice in England. Registered Nursing Associates are added to the NMC’s register and are required to uphold the standards of the NMC Code. Read more about the nursing associate role.
My name is Beth and I am a registered nursing associate. This website is a collection of my thoughts, hints, tips, tricks and hopefully useful advice from someone who has gone through this challenging but rewarding nursing apprenticeship.
The Registered Blog
My thoughts and reflections on my progression as a registered nursing associate. View all posts.
Reflecting on One Year Post Qualifying
Wow, how time flies – and what a year! I recently received my first year anniversary email fro…
Reflecting on Six Months Post Qualifying
Things are getting better! I wrote my first reflection just one month after qualifying at a time whe…
News
NHS England Professional Strategy – Have Your Say
An opportunity to have your views on how nursing professions can be supported in the workplace, educ…
Supporting Nursing Associates Petition Launched
A new petition has been launched calling on NHS employers and the Department of Health and Social Ca…
Latest Posts
Courage
Preparing For Placement
The start of every placement is often a mix of emotions – excitement, interest, dread, fear, a…
Top Tips
Trainee / Student Nursing Associate Interview Tips
The Nursing Associate role is a fantastic way to enter the rewarding career of nursing. Usually unde…
Care
Are you a HCA today?
You’ve worked hard to gain a position on the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) apprenticeship co…
Care
Protected Learning Time
There is often quite a lot of confusion and frustration regarding protected learning time for Traine…
Communication
Giving Updates to Relatives
Giving updates to patient’s relatives can be nervous time, especially when you are new to this…
Top Tips
Do You Need To Buy Your Own Books?
I see this question asked a lot by people new to higher education. Most people advise not to buy any…