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Supporting children's nurses through Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation
Sian Thomas1, Carolyn Middleton2, Denise Llewellyn2
1Division, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, South Wales.
Nursing Children and Young People
|February 7, 2017
Summary
Children
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Healthcare Professional Regulation
Background:
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) implemented revalidation in April 2016.
- Revalidation aims to ensure nurses and midwives practice safely and effectively, enhancing patient and public protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the experience of children's nurses participating in the NMC revalidation pilot program.
- To identify best practices and challenges in the revalidation process for children's nurses.
Main Methods:
- The study involved children's nurses from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) who participated in the UK-wide revalidation pilot.
- Data collection likely involved feedback and shared experiences from pilot participants.
Main Results:
- Children's nurses in the ABUHB pilot reported a positive overall experience with revalidation.
- Support was provided through shared examples of portfolio entries, aiding preparation.
Conclusions:
- Revalidation is a manageable process for children's nurses when adequately prepared.
- Key advice includes organization, regular portfolio updates, and utilizing shared learning resources.