If you’ve decided to train as a Registered Nursing Associate or a Registered Nurse, apprenticeships allow you to ‘learn as you earn’ to fulfill your career aspirations. Apprenticeships blend academic study with workplace learning in practice for a fully encompassing and flexible study experience, funded by your employer.
ARU is the largest provider of health, social care and education courses in the East of England, training nurses for more than 25 years, so you’ll be in safe hands.
There are two apprenticeships available, depending on your employer’s preference.
(Level 5) – 23 months
Ideal if you’re a current Band 2/3 healthcare assistant looking to develop your nursing skills to meet a range of healthcare needs. A role in its own right, the Nursing Associate bridges the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses.
Explore Nursing Associate FdSc
(Level 6) – 24 months
Ideal if you have successfully completed option 1 or 2, or an alternative Level 5 qualification relevant to nursing, and aspire to become a registered nurse in one of three specialist areas.
Explore Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) Explore Child Nursing BSc (Hons) Explore Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
Meet recent Nurse Associate 2024 graduate Halimah as she reflects on her experience as a Higher Apprentice with ARU.
“I would advise you to apply to come and study at ARU because it is a family here and there's a whole host of support.”
Nursing Associate Degree Apprentice
Watch Halimah's video
“I think there's a misconception that apprenticeships are just for school leavers. I'm 51 and it works for me and my life. I bring all of my past life and career experience and in addition it also works around my family life.”
RachelRegistered Nurse Degree Apprentice
“I was diagnosed with dyslexia and was not confident to go to university. However, since starting the apprenticeship, ARU and CUH have been so supportive and have really helped with my confidence. The opportunity to do an apprenticeship really came at the right time and I couldn't be prouder of myself for just stepping my foot in the door and going for it.”
FleurRegistered Nurse Degree Apprentice
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