The Nursing Associate is a distinct profession on the NMC register, separate from the Registered Nurse. It is reached via a two-year foundation degree and has its own NMC registration and PIN. Nursing Associates can subsequently top up to Registered Nurse through a shortened programme.
Sources & verification
- Nursing Associate is a separate NMC-registered profession reached via a two-year foundation degree, with a route to top up to Registered Nurse — source, verified 2026-06-09
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