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Revalidation: implications for senior nurses

Author: Lyn (Carolyn) Middleton, Nicola Ryley, Denise Llewellyn

Duration: 2 hours Last updated: 2021 Quality Assurance: Peer-reviewed Level: Qualified nurses Language: English

Course description

This module aims to outline the factors that underpin the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation process, summarise the most important portfolio components and highlight the third-party sign-off activities. It specifically focuses on the senior nurse's role in supporting revalidation.


Learning aims and intended outcomes

  • Explain the elements that support the process of revalidation
  • Identify mechanisms for ensuring staff revalidation dates can be identified
  • List the portfolio elements and possible sources of supporting evidence
  • Evaluate, from the perspective of a senior nurse, the purpose and likely impact of reflective discussions

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Identifying revalidation dates for staff
  • Communication
  • The revised code
  • Portfolio requirements
  • Reflective discussion
  • Confirmation
  • Professional annual review
  • Online submission
  • Requests for further information
  • Conclusions

Authors

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Lyn (Carolyn) Middleton
Senior nurse and revalidation project lead at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, Gwent.
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Nicola Ryley
Assistant director of nursing at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, Gwent.
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Denise Llewellyn
Executive director of nursing at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, Gwent.

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Identifying revalidation dates for staff
  • Communication
  • The revised code
  • Portfolio requirements
  • Reflective discussion
  • Confirmation
  • Professional annual review
  • Online submission
  • Requests for further information
  • Conclusions

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