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The Newly Registered Nursing Associates guide

The Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide will assist trainee Nursing Associates in their transition to registered Nursing Associate. Topics covered include:

  • standards of proficiency set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • advice on registration and revalidation
  • a pre-employment checklist
  • an overview of preceptorship
  • further ways in which the RCN can support members, such as advice on appraisals and wellbeing.

Registered Nursing Associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.

To access the guide, simply click below to download. RCN members can also find the guide on the Starting Out app for on-the-go access.

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Download the guide

Click below to download a PDF version of the guide.

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