Our role in nursing, midwifery and nursing associate education

Our role in education
We set standards of education, training, conduct and performance for nurses and midwives in the UK and nursing associates in England

Standards for education
We review and maintain standards for nursing and midwifery education and practice at both pre and post-registration levels. These standards are required to be m

Becoming a nurse, midwife or nursing associate
How to train as a nurse, midwife or nursing associate

Approved programmes
Search for approved nursing, midwifery or nursing associate education programmes

Contacts at education institutions
Find out more about official correspondents and lead midwives for education