
NMC Revalidation for Nurses
In the UK, all registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates are required to revalidate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) every three years to maintain their registration.
Revalidation is a key part of the NMC’s regulatory process and is designed to ensure that nursing professionals continue to meet the standards required for safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Unsure how revalidation works and what’s required? Then this page is for you! Find the answers to your questions below.
What is revalidation and why does it matter?
Revalidation is the process by which nurses and nursing associates demonstrate that they remain fit to practice in line with the NMC’s professional standards.
Revalidation encourages professionals to:
Maintain fitness to practice within their specific scope of practice
Embed the NMC Code into daily practice and ongoing development
Engage with peers and professional networks to reduce isolation
Participate in appraisals and CPD, strengthening employer engagement in standards
How can I prepare for revalidation?
To prepare for revalidation, nurses are advised to:
- Create and maintain an NMC Online account and keep personal details up to date
- Familiarise themselves with the NMC Code and Guidance on How to Revalidate
- Access additional resources such as the RCN LibGuide, which offers reading materials and CPD references
Read our top 10 tips to prepare for revalidation in this handy PDF.
Revalidation FAQs for Nurses
Navigating revalidation can feel complex, so we’ve answered some of the most common questions nurses have about the process. Whether you’re approaching your renewal date or just planning ahead, the FAQs below outline the key requirements and how to stay on track.
- A minimum of 450 hours of registered practice over three years
- For dual registrants (e.g. nurse and midwife), a total of 900 hours is required
- You need at least 35 hours of CPD
- A minimum of 20 hours must be participatory, such as attending workshops, seminars, or group learning sessions
- Nurses must keep records and evidence of all CPD activities
- At least five pieces of practice-related feedback must be obtained
- Feedback can come from colleagues, managers, patients, or service users
- Nurses should reflect on the feedback and use it to inform their professional development
Five written reflective accounts must be completed, based on:
- CPD activities
- Practice-related feedback
- Day-to-day experiences
- Application of the NMC Code
- A reflective discussion is a professional conversation with another NMC-registered nurse, midwife, or nursing associate
- The discussion must be documented and signed by both parties
- Health and Character Declaration: Nurses must confirm they are fit to practice
- Professional Indemnity Arrangement: Confirmation of valid indemnity cover
NMC revalidation plays a vital role in promoting accountability, personal growth, and the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
At Jane Lewis, we support our nurses through every step of this process, helping them stay confident, compliant, and ready for their next shift.
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