Personal and Professional Development for Nursing Associates

Mapped to the NMC Standards, this book helps student nursing associates to build self-awareness and self-management skills to support their continued personal and professional development. Looking after yourself personally and knowing how you can develop professionally are essential to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this book equips you with the skills to identify your goals, face challenges and opportunities and develop the key resilience, self-awareness and self-management skills you need for success. From accountability and stress management to employability and revalidation, it develops your confidence to understand your identity as a nursing associate and to progress in your future career.

Key features: 
• Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
• Explains the principles of personal and professional development in clear, straightforward language, covering topics such as reflective practice, building professional relationships and being a role model. 
• Case studies and activities help you to plan and work towards your personal and professional goals and to build good habits. 
• Written specifically to address the unique transitions, experiences and requirements of the nursing associate role

• | Author: Karen Alred
• | Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 28, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529690606
• | ISBN-10: 1529690609