Revalidation Requirements at a Glance

For nurses and midwives, preparation is key. Here is a summary of what you will need to collect over your three year registration period:

Practice Hours

You must complete a minimum of 450 practice hours during the three years since your last NMC registration. If you are practising as both a nurse and a midwife, this requirement increases to 900 hours. You should consult the official NMC guidance on practice hours.

Pro Tip: Ensure these hours reflect your specific scope of practice. If you mainly work through an agency, keep a digital log of your confirmed timesheets. This will make it easier to collate evidence to renew your registration. Nurses working with Your World can ask for confirmation of hours from our Clinical Advisory team. You will only require the hard copy from us if you are revalidating with someone else.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuous learning is the backbone of clinical excellence. You need to complete 35 hours of CPD opportunities for your role. Out of these, 20 hours must be "participatory." This means you should learn by interacting with other healthcare professionals. Agency nurses can struggle with this but you can refer to the NMC website for what would count as participatory hours. 

The most common issue is that CPD may not be accurately recorded according to the evidence you hold. Our Lead Clinical Advisor, Sarah Millner-Crewe, advises looking at the evidence you have and making a CPD list according to that. Nurses working for Your World can refer to our Clinical Advisory team for evidence of any mandatory training completed.

Five Pieces of Practice-Related Feedback

You must collect five pieces of feedback from various sources, including patients, service users, colleagues, or students. This feedback is a valuable tool for identifying your clinical strengths and areas for professional growth.

Five Written Reflective Accounts

You must produce five written reflections based on your CPD, feedback, or a specific event from your clinical practice. Each account must clearly explain how your experience links with the professional standards set out in The NMC Code.

Reflective Discussion

Once your accounts are drafted, you must have a professional discussion with another NMC-registered nurse or midwife. This peer-to-peer dialogue ensures your reflections are robust and meet the required professional standards.

Health and Character Declaration

You are required to declare that your health and character allow you to practise safely. This involves transparency regarding any formal cautions or criminal convictions, which is essential for maintaining professional integrity

Professional Indemnity Arrangement

Professional indemnity insurance is a legal requirement for all UK nurses. At Your World Nursing, our insurance policies cover all nurses who get PAYE through our platform. This means you have one less thing to worry about.

Final Confirmation

The final step is to find a "confirmer" (typically your line manager or a senior colleague). They will review your portfolio of evidence to ensure you have met all criteria. Then you can submit your application via NMC Online.

Expert Support from Your World Nursing

We provide more than just placement opportunities. Our Clinical Advisory Team includes skilled healthcare experts. Their role is to support our nurses in their careers. Whether you need advice on clinical practice or assistance navigating the revalidation portal, our team is here to help.

"Revalidation can feel daunting at times, and that's completely normal! But when you capture learning and reflect on meaningful moments in your practice as they happen, it becomes far less stressful and far more rewarding. Revalidation then shifts from a last-minute task to an opportunity to recognise your growth and the difference you make throughout the three-year cycle."

— Sarah Millner-Crew, Lead Clinical Advisor at Your World Nursing

Start Your Portfolio Today

Preparation is the secret to a stress-free revalidation. We suggest starting your digital portfolio today by documenting your CPD and feedback as they occur.

Ready for your next role?

Register with Your World Nursing or contact our Clinical Advisory Team today for expert guidance on your nursing career.