Routes to Nursing careers via Higher and Degree Apprenticeships ARU Course Qualified to be: Route 1: Band 2/3 looking to develop Assistant Practitioner to Nursing team (Band 4) FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) – 20 months Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5): Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Alternative route BSc (Hons) Nursing – Adult, Child or Mental Health – 22 months (APL for L4/5) Route 2: Holder of FdSc looking to become RN Registered Nurse - Adult, Child or Mental Health (Band 5) Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6): Registered Nurse Route 3: New hire commencing RN career route BSc (Hons) Nursing – Adult, Child or Mental Health – 42 months Registered Nurse - Adult, Child or Mental Health (Band 5) Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6): Registered Nurse