Revalidation

Reflective accounts

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Legal responsibilities

A CPD article improved Bernadette Parsons’ understanding of the legal standard of care required by nurses.

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Heart failure

A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the treatment and management of chronic heart failure.

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Heart failure

A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure.

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ABCDE approach

A CPD article improved Robin Hooks’s knowledge of how to use the ABCDE approach to assess a deteriorating patient.

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Chronic pancreatitis

A CPD article enhanced Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the assessment and management of chronic pancreatitis.

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Acute coronary syndrome

A CPD article improved Susan Wrigglesworth’s knowledge of the assessment and management of acute coronary syndrome.

Practice-related feedback

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Despite being an experienced nurse and lecturer, Nelson Selvaraj initially found writing an article for publication a daunting task, but says the overall experience was hugely...

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When his trauma team was overlooked in an emergency situation, senior staff nurse Drew McDonald implemented changes to ensure it would never happen again

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A mother’s eulogy after her young son’s death from sepsis inspired nurse Joan Pons Laplana to lead a campaign that has speeded up treatment

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It’s an essential part of revalidation, but gaining feedback can seem daunting.

Patient view

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A mum explains how the Brookside Adolescent Inpatient team gave hope to her transgender son

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Student nurse award winner recalls two nurses who cared for her as she recovered from sepsis

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A tribute to the RCN Nurse of the Year 2018, Angela Hall, by her patient the Rev Mark Bond

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Mel Briston describes the exceptional care given to her son at Sunflowers Care, a home from home for children with complex needs

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Chrissie Powell, a nurse who has the rare neurological condition neuromyelitis optica, says the support she receives from nurse specialist Kerry Mutch has helped her cope

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Jenny Lamb says care home deputy manager Jenni Duxbury showed exceptional care and compassion throughout her grandfather’s stay

Revalidation articles

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Nurse prepares paperwork for revalidation

Your guide to the NMC revalidation process from start to finish in 8 reader-friendly sections

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Alison Finch, lead nurse for nursing and midwifery revalidation, reflects on the value of supporting students to develop clinical-academic careers

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Improving access for carers of patients with dementia meant staff nurse and PhD student Liz Charalambous sought feedback from rarely heard voices

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Revalidation video

Our short film explains the revalidation process

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Continuous development

As the first tranche of staff renew registration this month, cancer nurses explain why a new system was needed

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Patient feedback

Five nurses from across the UK discuss their plans for renewing their registration, continuing professional development and building their portfolios

Revalidation

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Positive learner feedback reinforces lecturer practitioner Carol Forde-Johnston’s use of patients’ voices in teaching sessions

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A glowing nomination for an award gave Jaime Hyde-Wyatt new confidence in her practice as a critical care outreach sister, and reminded her of the importance of showing...

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Feedback from a relative highlighted the advantages of working closely with families and carers of people with learning disabilities

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Reflective writing

Paul Edwards and colleagues explain how Bupa created an infrastructure for nurse leaders to help team members renew their registration

Still concerned about revalidation? Our top tips will help ensure you have everything in place to renew your registration with the NMC, as Alison Moore explains

Health and social care may change over time, but the need for compassion and dignity remains

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