Rejected petition Pay student nurses an apprenticeship wage for their time spent on placements

In the UK, StN on placements are often used as stand in, unpaid labour. As a student nurse, I have been used as a HCSW, Runner and receptionist. Many other student and qualified nurses have shared similar experiences from their training. It's time to pay our student nurses for their work!

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Bursaries aren't enough anymore. StNs need to be paid for their time with an apprenticeship wage. We work with our nation's sick for the same hours as a qualified. We deal with the grief, exhaustion and stress daily. We feel neglected. Many StNs burnout before reaching the finish line because it is not a sustainable to work 37hrs min per week, unpaid - especially for mature students who may have dependants, or exchange students who do not recieve additional help. We need to be paid for our time.

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Fund pay for student nurses and midwives for placement hours
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746707

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Date submitted 16 December 2025
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