Advisory guidance on medicines administration by nursing associates

Claire, Anne

Anne-Claire Bouzanne is assistant practice and learning editor at Nursing Times.

Nursing Times 114(4):p 36-37, April 2018.

Abstract

Health Education England (HEE) has published advisory guidance clarifying what will be expected of nursing associates in terms of medicines administration. This complements both the existing Nursing Associate Curriculum Framework and the forthcoming proficiency standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

In this article…

Training needs of nursing associates (NAs) in the area of medicines management
Background to new guidance on medicines administration by NAs
Health Education England's recommendations on medicines administration by NAs