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Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide

England only

Published: 18/03/2022
Last updated: 18/03/2022
Publication code: 009 913
The RCN's Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide assists trainee nursing associates in their transition to registered nursing associate.
It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on appraisals and wellbeing.
Registered nursing associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.

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Published by the Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN.

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