Nursing is one of the most dynamic and rewarding roles within healthcare. They work directly with the patient in variety of setting which may include hospital wards, operating theatres, schools, patient homes and more.
There are four key areas of nursing that someone can choose to specialise in, with each leading on to a wide range of rewarding roles with plenty of scope for progression.
- Adult Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Learning Disability Nurse
- Children’s Nurse.
Please also visit our Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship page. You can access information and resources about the Level 6 Registered Nurse – Degree (NMC 2018) page.
The Nursing Apprenticeship Standards Printable gives a brief overview of the apprenticeship standards in this area.
The following apprenticeship standards are available in these areas:
- Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker
- Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Health)
- Level 5 Nursing Associate
- Level 6 Registered Nurse – Degree (NMC 2018)
- Level 6 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner
- Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Level 7 Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner (NMC 2022)
- Level 7 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022)
Follow the links to see more about each apprenticeship including the stage of development, funding band and duration. You can also download the standard and end point assessment documents as well as checking the training providers and end point assessment organisations that may be available.
Pathways Tool
You can access our Pathways Tool here.
This tool allows you to see more about how apprentices may progress from one occupation to another.
Resources
- IfATE Occupational Maps – Useful for exploring apprenticeships by occupational route
- Apprenticeship Standards Printable – Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing
- Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) page
- Nursing apprenticeship information pack
- Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Information pack
- Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) – Information pack
- Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Health) – Information pack
- Level 5 Nursing Associate (NMC 2018) – Information pack
- Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Information pack
- Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker – Information pack
- Apprenticeship Costing Calculator / Planning Tools.
- Enhanced Clinical Practitioner – Employer Guidance
Case Studies
We have a wide range of case studies available to read, download and share. Click the button below and search for specific individuals, employers or apprenticeship standards.
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- Trainee Nursing Associate Ambassador Programme – North Bristol NHS Trust
- Sarah Angus – Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) with the learning disability team at Southampton General Hospital.
- NHS England Video: Savannah Richards – Level 5 Nursing Associate (NMC 2018)
- Saeeda Khanum – Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018)
- Karen Cotici – Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018)
- Deborah Taylor – Level 5 Nursing Associate (NMC 2018)
- Donna Walker – Level 5 Nursing Associate apprentice
- Toby Gallagher – Level 5 Nursing Associate apprentice
- Sandra Pierpoint – Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprentice
- Stefanie Carruthers – Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprentice