Trust trials new model of testing competency
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Trust trials new model of testing competency

Alison Moore Freelance journalist

From next year, nurses will need to prove they are competent to remain registered every three years. Alison Moore spoke to professionals involved in piloting the plan in Northern Ireland

In April 2016, the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s new revalidation model will come into force. The Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland was one of 19 organisations across the UK that undertook a pilot to test the new model.

Nursing Standard. 29, 52, 18-20. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.52.18.s22

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