This is the seventh in a series of eight articles providing information about the Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation process. This article focuses on obtaining confirmation for revalidation.
Revalidation is a mandatory process for nurses and midwives, enabling them to demonstrate their ability to practise safely and effectively.
Confirmation provides assurance that nurses and midwives have met the requirements of revalidation.
Confirmation does not involve making judgements about whether a nurse or midwife is fit to practise.
‘How to’ revalidate articles can help to update your practice and provide information about the revalidation process, including how you can obtain confirmation for revalidation. Reflect on and write a short account of:
The information that nurses and midwives are required to collect to meet the revalidation requirements.
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Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2016.e10536
Correspondencecarolyn.middleton@wales.nhs.uk
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Received: 22 April 2016
Accepted: 05 May 2016
Published online: 14 July 2016
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