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This course is currently undergoing NMC revalidation. The course and module information on this page is liable to change.
The role of a Nursing Associate is a new role that is designed to bridge the gap between a healthcare assistant and a registered nurse.Their valuable contribution to healthcare is regulated by the NMC and will allow for progression via further study to registered nursing programmes such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Child Nursing.
As part of your course, you’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in placements that will help you to build up the practice-based knowledge and skills to deliver such care, and become an integral part of the nursing community.
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To help you prepare for your Nursing interview at ARU, we've created a video with useful tips to make sure you get the most out of your interview.
Nursing is far more than a career. As a nurse you'll make a difference to many people’s lives - including your own.
As a nursing student at ARU, you'll use purpose-built skills labs and sophisticated healthcare equipment.
From Year 1 you'll be out on placement, getting hands-on experience in hospitals and community healthcare teams.
As part of your nursing studies with ARU, you’ll be able to take advantage of:
Our degree course is validated by the NMC and you’ll be linked to one of our eight NHS healthcare trust partners for your placements.
We’re proud to have been shortlisted for the Nurse Education Provider of the Year award in 2023.
On graduation you’ll be eligible to register as a Nursing Associate with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Once registered you’ll be able to join the Nursing Associate workforce in England.
We work with staff across acute hospital and community settings in Cambridgeshire and Essex, and service users, in developing this course to ensure that it meets the needs of health care employers and the needs of the public accessing health care services.
You may choose to continue your studies after completion and may have the opportunity to progress on to a registered nursing degree in Adult Nursing, Child Nursing or Mental Health Nursing. This would be on completion of a bridging module to prepare you for branch specific study.
"The program taught me not only the career perspective but taught me to be who I want to be and I want to share that"
TomNursing Associate FdSc student
"My first placement was on a care for the elderly ward. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was great for me."
EmilyBSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student
Ten placement tips for nursing studentsDo you have a question that we haven't answered so far? Talk to our application experts. You can also ask our Student Ambassadors about life at ARU.
We're here Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training), and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
If you want to know more about nursing at ARU, book your place at one of our Taster Days. Meet our lecturers and current students, explore the role of the nurse, find out more about our nursing courses and placements, and pick up tips for your application and interview.
Find out more about our Taster DaysYou’ll spend 50% of your learning time out on placement. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in assessing, treating and communicating with patients.
You’ll be required to have all your vaccinations before you can go on placement.
Failure to complete this might result in your offer being withdrawn or your studies discontinued once enrolled on the programme in line with our student suspension policy.
Your guide to placementsIf your application to study nursing at ARU is successful, we'll invite you to an interview day in Cambridge or Chelmsford. Here’s how to get prepared.
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