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NMC Recommended Title Change from Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) to Nursing Associate Student As we continue to grow our Nursing Associate workforce, I would like to inform you that the NMC has recommended a title change for learners leading to registration as a Nursing Associate. The Nursing Associate role was launched in early 2017, using terms for learners such as a “Trainee Nursing Associate” (TNA) and “Nursing Associate Apprentice” due to training programmes utilising the apprenticeship route.
From 2019, training to become a Nursing Associate has been fully regulated by NMC approved programmes. Thus, being educated under NMC standards. NMC students are supervised under the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment. Therefore, the NMC recommends the terms “Nursing Associate Student” or “Student Nursing Associate” as opposed to “Trainee Nursing Associate” . As a Trust, we have a decided to use the title “Nursing Associate Student” irrespective to the route leading to registration as a Nursing Associate. I kindly ask for you to share this information and practice this recommended title change within your service and teams. Adrian Mahamoodally Learning Environment Lead – Nursing Apprenticeships
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