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Nursing Associate

Liverpool John Moores University

Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Nursing

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

Why study the Nursing Associate programme at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Qualify as a nursing associate with eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

  • Nursing associates provide care that bridges the roles of registered nurses and health care assistants, and work across all healthcare settings

  • After completing your two year foundation degree, you have the option to apply to enter the midpoint of our BSc (Hons) Nursing degrees

  • Also available as a degree apprenticeship for employees of our partner organisations

  • 95% of students surveyed said the academic support on our nursing courses was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)

    About your course Do you aspire to work in the nursing profession, but don't currently have the A Level or BTEC qualifications to apply? Liverpool John Moores' new Nursing Associate foundation degree could be the ideal way for you to start your journey to becoming a registered healthcare professional.

    When you successfully complete this two-year foundation degree, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nursing associate.

    Nursing associates play a vital role in patient care and are a key part of the nursing team. Working closely with registered nurses and healthcare support workers, nursing associate duties can include:

  • performing and recording clinical observations, for example, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse

  • undertaking clinical tasks including venepuncture (taking bloods) and electrocardiograms (ECGs)

  • supporting individuals and their families and carers at emotionally difficult times during their care

  • discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patient's condition, behaviour, activity and responses

  • ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

  • recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

  • You can read more about the role of a nursing associate on the NHS Health Careers website

    LJMU's FdSc Nursing Associate gives you lots of chances for hands on clinical skills practice, whilst supporting you to develop a robust knowledge base. Our professional tutors, student mentors and support staff are all here to help you progress through the foundation degree confidently and successfully.

    Whether you decide to enter work as a registered nursing associate, or go on to apply to the half-way point of a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree, this foundation route offers a fantastic, accessible way to join the healthcare profession.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    2232 Registered community nurses 2237 Other registered nursing professionals 2235 Registered mental health nurses 2234 Registered nurse practitioners 2233 Registered specialist nurses 2236 Registered children's nurses

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing

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    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool

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