NMC Revalidation Part 3: Reflection

An important aspect of revalidation is evidence of good reflective practice by nurses, midwives and nursing associates.  The NMC said that the revalidation process “Revalidation will provide benefits for you as a nurse, midwife or nursing associate as well as the...

NMC Revalidation Part 2: CPD

A principal requirement in the revalidation process is evidence of continued professional development or CPD.  The requirements are: 450 practice hours, or 900 if renewing as both a nurse and midwife 35 hours of CPD including 20 hours of participatory learning The...

NMC Revalidation Part 1: Revalidation

Revalidation is a process that every registered nurse, midwife and nursing associate must go through every three years to show they continue to be competent to practise. The NMC introduced a revalidation requirement in April 2016 and between April 2016 and March 2019,...
Reflective practice – Nurses and Midwives

Reflective practice – Nurses and Midwives

The leaders of nine healthcare regulators, including the NMC, have signed a joint statement to stress the benefits of good reflection among healthcare professionals.  The statement, “Benefits of becoming a reflective practitioner”, outlines the processes and...
Government proposals to reform NMC fitness to practise process

NMC to review post-registration standards

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will review post-registration standards after a review found it to have resulted in a ‘patchwork’ of advanced practice education.  The external evaluation of the NMCs post-registration standards highlighted a limited...