Nursing Associate Northumbria University

Overview

Blend 50% academic study with 50% practice placements in environments such as hospitals, community settings, primary care, mental health services, and children's care - gaining broad experience that employers value. Develop essential skills through our Clinical Skills Centre's immersive simulation technology and virtual reality, building confidence before you apply theory to practice in real-world settings. 

Nursing Associate at Northumbria University aims to prepare you for work as a Nursing Associate - a vital role that bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses - leading to eligibility for Nursing Associate registration with the NMC and a rewarding career supporting people's health and wellbeing throughout their lives.

Learning & Assessment

Learn through face-to-face teaching, simulation, and clinical placements totalling 1,150 hours across two years. Practice with virtual reality and realistic patient simulators. Assessments include practical exams, reflective accounts, essays, and medicines calculations

During your time at Northumbria, there are lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. We call this experiential learning. Our Real-World Learning hub provides more information about how at Northumbria, learning goes beyond lectures.