NMC Revalidation Guide
Everything you need to know about maintaining your NMC registration. Use our AI-guided agent to prepare your complete revalidation submission.
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What You Need for Revalidation
5 Reflective Accounts
Demonstrating learning and development over 3 years. Use the NMC 4-question format.
450 Practice Hours
Minimum requirement. Can be full-time or part-time. Must be in last 3 years.
35 CPD Hours
Minimum. 20 must be participatory (not just reading). Any relevant topic.
Confirmer Discussion
With another NMC registrant. You discuss your practice and evidence.
5 Reflective Accounts: The NMC 4-Question Format
Each reflection should be 250-300 words and answer these 4 questions:
- Q1.
What was the nature of the CPD activity and/or practice-related event?
Describe the situation, when it happened, who was involved, what you did.
- Q2.
What did you learn from it?
What new knowledge or skills did you gain? How did your thinking change?
- Q3.
How did you change or improve your practice as a result?
What specific actions did you take? What will you do differently in future?
- Q4.
How does this demonstrate your alignment with the Code?
Which Code themes are relevant? How does your learning support safe, ethical practice?
CPD Evidence & Practice Hours
What counts as CPD?
- ✓Participatory: Conferences, workshops, courses, online learning with interaction
- ✓Non-participatory: Reading journals, webinars, podcasts (max 15 hours)
- ✓Teaching/Mentoring: Teaching other nurses counts as CPD
Keep records: dates, hours, topic, provider, and how it improved your practice.
The NMC Code: 4 Key Themes
Prioritise People
Put the needs of people at the centre of your practice. Treat people with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Be Trustworthy
Act with honesty and integrity. Be accountable. Respect confidentiality. Follow the rules.
Practice Effectively
Keep your knowledge and skills up to date. Communicate clearly. Work within your scope.
Promote Professionalism
Raise concerns about unsafe practice. Support colleagues. Uphold nursing values.
Each of your 5 reflections should reference at least one Code theme. This shows you understand professional standards.
Confirmer Discussion
Who is your confirmer?
Another NMC registrant (any part of the register) who knows your practice. Often your manager, mentor, or colleague.
What you'll discuss:
- •Your practice over the 3 years
- •How you've developed and learned
- •Your CPD evidence
- •Challenges and how you've responded
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