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Scholarships and bursaries
As a nursing professional you can apply for RCN bursaries, scholarships, RCN Foundation bursaries and Mary Seacole awards to find your professional development. Here you can find out more about these different offers and how to apply.
Updated: 3 March 2026 -
Nursing Support Workers
Learning resources for the nursing support workforce
Updated: 24 July 2025 -
Accountability and delegation
It is vital that each member of the nursing team is clear about their level of accountability and that registered staff are confident when delegating tasks.
Updated: 13 December 2025 -
SNA case studies
Student nursing associate case studies
Updated: 13 July 2025 -
Become an Assistant Practitioner
Becoming an Assistant Practitioner
Updated: 24 March 2026 -
Learning resources
Learning resources for the nursing workforce
Updated: 28 June 2024 -
Become a nursing associate
Advice on beginning your nursing associate career
Updated: 10 October 2025 -
Defining nursing support workers and their level descriptors
These definitions have been developed as a collaboration between the RCN Professional Nursing Committee and the Nursing Support Workers Committee, facilitated by a Joint Partnership Board and with support from the RCN Professional Forums and Fellows.
Updated: 2 May 2026 -
Employers’ guide to nursing support worker employment
Share our guide with your employer if you have concerns
Updated: 20 April 2026 -
Job description guidance
Guidance for employers on nursing associates
Updated: 24 April 2022
