Rationale and key points This is the second in a series of eight articles providing information about the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) revalidation process. This article focuses on recording and providing evidence that you have practised for a minimum of 450 hours, or 900 hours if revalidating as both a nurse and midwife. » Revalidation is a mandatory process for nurses and midwives, enabling them to demonstrate their ability to practise safely and effectively. » Revalidation encourages nurses and midwives to stay up to date in their professional practice. Reflective activity 'How to' revalidate articles can help to update your practice and provide information about the revalidation process, including how you can record and evidence practice hours for revalidation. Reflect on and write a short account of: 1. Some of the direct, indirect and non-clinical practice activities you have undertaken over the past 3 years. 2. How you could provide evidence to support your practice hours. Subscribers can upload their reflective accounts at: rcni.com/portfolio .

Rationale and key points 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. Reflective activity '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: 1. The information that nurses and midwives are required to collect to meet the revalidation requirements. 2. How you could use this article to educate your colleagues. Subscribers can upload their reflective accounts at: rcni.com/portfolio.

Rationale and key points This is the fourth in a series of eight articles providing information about the Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation process. This article focuses on recording 5 examples of practice-related feedback for revalidation. » Feedback encourages individuals to assess and improve their practice. » Feedback aids communication and interpersonal skills. Reflective activity 'How to' revalidate articles can help to update your practice and provide information about the revalidation process, including how you can record and evidence practice-related feedback for revalidation. Reflect on and write a short account of: 1. How your practice will change as a result of obtaining feedback from patients and colleagues. 2. How you could use this article to educate your colleagues. Subscribers can upload their reflective accounts at: rcni.com/portfolio .