Nurses invited to inform NMC’s revalidation review

Registered nurses, nursing associates and midwives have been asked to inform a revalidation review being carried out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

This comes as the NMC’s latest annual revalidation report has shown that a record 94.4% of registrants – more than 240,000 individuals – due for renewal completed the process in the past year. This was up 0.4% on 2023/24.

As previously reported, the regulator has launched a review of its revalidation process and of the NMC Code to ensure they reflect today’s health and social care landscape, support professionals’ evolving roles and continue to meet the expectations of the public, professionals and employers.

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Today, the NMC said it was seeking feedback to shape the future of the revalidation process.

Registrants are encouraged to join the NMC’s community of interest to stay informed about opportunities to get involved in the reviews of the Code and revalidation.

Donna O’Boyle, acting executive director of professional practice at the NMC, said revalidation ensures all registrants meet patient’s ‘evolving care needs’ and develop in their careers.

‘It’s great to see more nurses, midwives and nursing associates revalidating than ever before,’ she added.

‘Now, as we embark on a review of revalidation, we encourage both professionals and the public to engage with us ahead of any changes.

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‘Their insight will be key to shaping the future of the process.’

Last month, the NMC launched its recruitment process for a senior nursing or midwifery figure to oversee its revalidation and Code reviews.

And an updated revalidation process and NMC Code is expected to come into effect in October 2027.

All registered nurses, nursing associates and midwives are required to complete revalidation every three years.

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The reviews come amid wider changes at the NMC, with an ongoing review of practice learning requirements for students and a review of advanced practice regulation.

Earlier this week Paul Rees, NMC chief executive and registrar, called for employers to ensure preceptorship programmes are in place to help integrate new professionals into their workplaces.