Revalidation is a process that all nurses and midwives will need to engage with to demonstrate that they practise safely and effectively throughout their career. It is easy, straightforward and will help nurses and midwives develop as professionals. 
 
In order to revalidate, you need to provide the following supportive evidence:
  • 450 practice hours or 900 hours if revalidating as both nurse and midwife.
  • 40 hours of continuing professional development. Of those, at least 20 hours must have included participatory learning.
  • Five pieces of practice-related feedback.
  • Five written reflective accounts.
  • Reflective discussion.
  • Health and character – fit and able to practise.
  • Professional indemnity arrangement.
  • Form signed by confirmer 

How can the Library & Knowledge Service help you?

Resources
We provide dedicated print and electronic resources to help you keep up -to-date with best evidence based practice, reflective practice, mentoring, communication skills and much more.

Training Sessions
We provide training sessions on information search techniques so that you can develop the skills to find the evidence for yourself. These are participatory sessions and a certificate of attendance is provided for each 1hr session attended. These CPD activities  relate to the NMC "The Code" 6.1, 6.2 and 22.3

Evidence Based Practice
We can do literature searches for you on your chosen subjects to help you keep up -to-date with best practice.

We can obtain  journal articles & publications for you to help you to stay abreast  of the latest developments in your field of expertise.

Keep up to Date
We can email you current awareness alerts for new journal articles published in your area of interest to assist you with your CPD reading
Journals Clubs 
 Journal clubs are educational meetings where individuals meet regularly to critically evaluate recent articles in the scientific literature. They have often been cited as a bridge between research and practice, as they encourage the application of research in clinical practice.
The Library & Knowledge Service can help you to set up and facilitate a regular Journal Club. Journal clubs are both participatory and reflective in nature so can provide you with excellent CPD evidence.
 
Get in touch with us to find out more.
Useful Documents & Links
Now available online 24/7, finding procedures couldn't be easier! Using your NHS OpenAthens account you can log on at: www.rmmonline.co.uk
Many more resources available with your NHS Athens Account. 

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