Nursing Associate to Registered Nurse
Nursing associates can top up to registered nurse through a shortened RN degree apprenticeship — typically around two years, building directly on Band 4 experience and existing study.
Pay along the way
£25,272 now → £32,073 in 4 yrs
- £25,272
Healthcare Assistant
Year 0 · Band 2 · entry
- £28,392
Nursing Associate
Year 2 · Band 4 · entry
- £32,073
Registered Nurse
Year 4 · Band 5 · entry
- £34,592
Registered Nurse
Year 6 · Band 5 · intermediate
- £39,043
Registered Nurse
Year 8 · Band 5 · top
What you'll need
Qualifications
Funding
- Funding or apprenticeship sponsorship
Experience
- Clinical experience and references
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Indicative — England 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay, excludes High Cost Area Supplements, unsocial-hours and overtime. Typical timings are national averages, not guarantees. Not financial advice. See data sources.