NMC welcomes 100th Approved Education Institution

The NMC has also agreed the university’s new Nursing Associates programme – taking the total number of NMC-approved nursing and midwifery education programmes to 2,150.

The university has invested in facilities on its Cavendish campus including expanded laboratory capacity, specialist teaching and research space and equipment including manikins for simulation-based education.

Its initial small cohort of students will be open to both apprentices from local healthcare providers and direct entry applicants.

The NMC plays an essential role in nursing and midwifery education through education quality assurance.

By setting high education standards and monitoring programmes, the regulator helps to ensure that nursing and midwifery graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to join the Register – supporting the UK-wide pipeline of new professionals delivering safe and effective care.

Prof Donna O’Boyle MBE, Acting Executive Director of Professional Practice, said:

“Following a rigorous quality assurance process, spanning 18 months, we’re delighted to welcome the University of Westminster as our 100th Approved Education Institution. We wish the first cohort of student nursing associates well.

“As with all new AEIs, our Education Quality Assurance team will provide wrap-around support to the university to ensure that its programme runs safely and effectively, offering advice and support wherever we can.”

Peter Bonfield, University of Westminster Vice-Chancellor and President Professor, said:

“Our collective vision at the University to make the world a more sustainable, healthier and better place has just moved forward another important step with the opening of our state-of-the-art facility.

“We are entering this new era for the University with big energy and intent. Through our new hands-on healthcare courses, we will instil cutting-edge technical skills, resilience and compassion in our students, who will be equipped to help disease prevention and treatment and will provide better care, both in hospitals and community settings. It’s such an important mission and so urgently needed for a sustainable future.”

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