title: We are keen to contribute.
abstract: Consultation on the nursing associate (NA) role closes this month. We have been assured by Health Education England that the NA role will 'integrate the science and art of nursing through work-based collaborative experience to assimilate academic knowledge and practical learning'.
authors.forename: Doreen
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D024382:Professional Role