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A tale of two bridges: Factors influencing career choices of trainee nursing associates in England: A longitudinal qualitative study.
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- Implementation of the Nursing Associate in the NHS: A Rapid Realist Synthesis to Understand Mechanisms of Integration and Workforce Development.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Review
- Nurses' Descriptions of Interdisciplinary Interactions in Stroke and Geriatric Rehabilitation Units: A Case Example of the Registered Practical Nurse.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Clinical gerontological nursing competence among licensed practical nurses in healthcare services-A descriptive cross-sectional study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciences · 2025Article
- A Leave of Absence Might Not Be a Bad Thing: Registered Practical Nurses Working in Home Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Home health care management & practice · 2024Review
- Resilience for working in Ontario home and community care: registered practical nurses need the support of themselves, family and clients, and employers.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Development of the nursing associate professional identity: A longitudinal qualitative study.Nursing open · 2024Article
- Practical nursing students' learning and assessment during work-based placement: A qualitative study.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Training and development experiences of nursing associate trainees based in primary care across England: a qualitative study.Primary health care research & development · 2023Article
- A tale of two bridges: Factors influencing career choices of trainee nursing associates in England: A longitudinal qualitative study.Nursing open · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimThe nursing associate role has created a new second-level nursing role and provided an alternative route into registered nursing. For some, this provides a previously inaccessible opportunity for career progression. The aim of the study was to understand the factors that influence career choices of trainee nursing associates.
designA longitudinal qualitative study of trainee nursing associate motivations, experiences and career aspirations.
methodsSemi-structured interviews with trainee nursing associates from across England, UK, in February 2020 (N = 14) and March 2021 (N = 13). Diary data were also collected. Interview and diary data were analysed thematically. Reporting has followed COREQ guidelines.
resultsNursing associate training was viewed by some as a bridge into registered nursing. Role ambiguity led several to seek perceived security offered by the Registered Nurse profession. Those preferring to remain as nursing associates were keen to embed the bridging role between healthcare assistants and Registered Nurses, valuing a positive workplace culture.
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