NMC Revalidation: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Revalidation comes round every three years, and it’s easy to leave until the last minute. This 17-page guide takes you through the whole process in plain English, from your first practice hour to pressing submit in MyNMC. Everything is based on the NMC’s own guidance and reflects the rules as at October 2026.

What’s inside

• A clear breakdown of all eight NMC requirements: practice hours, CPD, practice-related feedback, written reflective accounts, reflective discussion, health and character, professional indemnity and confirmation
• What counts, what evidence to keep and top tips for each requirement
• A three-year roadmap so you know what to do and when
• A guide to writing reflective accounts, with a worked example and a simple four-step structure linked to the NMC Code
• Step-by-step instructions for completing your application in MyNMC, plus the latest registration fee information
• What happens if the NMC selects you for verification, and what to keep ready
• A “when things go wrong” section covering short practice hours, extensions and missed deadlines
• Printable templates: practice hours log, CPD log, practice-related feedback log, reflective accounts tracker and a final pre-submission checklist

How it helps

• Takes the guesswork out of what the NMC expects, so you can plan your evidence from day one instead of rushing at the end
• Helps you spot gaps early, such as missing participatory CPD hours, while there’s still time to fix them
• Gives you a ready-made system for tracking hours, CPD and feedback
• Makes reflective writing easier, with prompts and a clear example
• Prepares you for confirmation and verification so you can submit with confidence

Who it’s for

• Nurses and midwives across the UK
• Nursing associates in England, with their specific rules covered, including practice hours and student nurse considerations
• Dual and triple registrants, with the hours requirements set out
• Newly registered staff who want to understand revalidation before their first cycle
• Anyone who has found revalidation confusing or stressful in the past
• Confirmers and managers who support staff through the process

Perfect for perioperative teams and every other clinical setting.

This is an independent educational resource from PeriCentra CPD Academy and is not an official NMC document. Always check nmc.org.uk and your MyNMC account for your own date and the latest rules. The NMC’s reflective accounts, reflective discussion and confirmation forms are mandatory and are available from the NMC website.