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This conference will update delegates on developing the role of the Nursing Associate – understanding the elements of the role, and how the role is being delivered in practice. Through national updates, case studies, e-posters, and perspectives from Nursing Associates the conference will look at the developing role, regulation of the role, accountability, support and practice development, competence and how you can develop and support the role in your service.
“Nursing associates play such an integral part within the health and care system in England. Their skills, knowledge and commitment are vital as they work in partnership with nurses to deliver the high-quality care people have the right to receive. The journey to establish this role wasn’t always easy, but it’s so rewarding to see more than 10,000 nursing associates now on the NMC register. We must continue to share stories about nursing associates, and the vital care and support they provide for people every day. These professionals have so much to be proud of, and I’m excited to see what lies ahead for this role.”
Sam Donohue, NMC Acting Executive Director of Professional Practice, discusses nursing associate role on Just a Sharp Scratch podcast - 2025
“There are now 10,881 Nursing Associates on our register and increase of 16.6 percent over the last 5 years.”
Nursing and Midwifery Council July 2024
“Nursing associates do a fantastic job supporting patients and freeing up registered nurse to focus on more complex care…. These roles will play a central part of the NHS’s Long Term Workforce Plan.”
Andrew Stephenson, Health Minister, January 2024
Case studies will look at experiences in acute trusts, end of life care and care homes. The conference will also discuss implementing the Guidance on Medicines Management and the Nursing Associate and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurse Associates including a case study focusing on expanding practice through Drug and IV Administration by Nursing Associates in practice.
The conference will also reflect on ensuring scope of practice and avoiding inappropriate extensions to the role and responsibilities of the Nursing Associate, and also the current issues and debate around Physician Associates and what we can do now to ensure this rather toxic debate doesn’t transfer to nursing associates
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are implementing and developing the Nursing Associate role
Learn from outstanding practice in training and supporting Nursing Associates
Understand how the role has changed and developed
Ensuring Nursing Associates are working within their scope of practice
Explore additional competencies and how local policies and governance can support NAs to undertake additional procedures
Reflect on national developments including NMC Regulation & Revalidation, the Guidance on Medicines Management and the Nursing Associate and the Standards of Proficiency for Nurse Associates
Ensure safety and develop effective governance and accountability
Learn from a case study who have supported nursing associates to undertake Drug and IV Administration
Improve the way Nursing Associates are introduced and supported
Learn from the lived experience of Registered Nursing Associates
Learn from case studies
Understand how you can improve competence and compliance with national NMC standards
Identify key strategies for medicines management
Understand how to support nursing associates in your service
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
