Su Hickman

Undervalued and overlooked as a nursing associate: why I left the NHS

Without a clear career pathway, others may also feel they’ll be stuck on band 4 forever

25 Jun 2021
Nursing associates in training

I’m proud to be training as a nursing associate – and let me tell you why

Misunderstood role is no mere stepping stone – it has a distinctive place in the nursing team

10 Oct 2019
illustration shows nursing support worker standing between opposing boxing gloves in red and blue

Nursing associates and assistant practitioners: let’s end the needless rivalry

These nurse support roles are similar but different, and deserve equal respect

27 Sep 2019
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Discover the advanced role that helps raise the profile of mental health services
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Randomised controlled trial of bed rest optimisation to reduce obstacles in chemotherapies
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First patient handover: what to expect and how to ensure it’s as effective as possible

Learning what works in handover can be daunting, but getting it right is key to safe care
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