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Nursing and Midwifery Education & Development  Division

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Nursing and Midwifery Education & Development  Division

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NMC Standards for Education and Training.  Part 2: Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment 

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Written reflections are a requirement of revalidation. Follow our tips on how to best prepare yours.

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In order to revalidate, you are required to record a minimum of five written reflections. These reflections can be based on your continuing professional development (CPD) and / or a practice-related event or feedback.

Whichever combination you choose, you must reflect on something that happened in the three years prior to your revalidation date.

Any reflective account should explain what you learnt; how you changed or improved your practise as a result; and how this is relevant to the NMC Code.

1. Get into the habit of reflecting on your work

The sooner you reflect on your activity, the more truthful to the event your recollection will be, so make it part of your regular routine.

If you don’t have time to write notes, try recording your reflections on your phone while it’s still fresh in your mind, and transcribe them later.

2. Think about when you avoid reflection

You may be reluctant to write down your feelings or struggle to articulate your experiences at work. Find a way that works for you.

If you like verbalising - record your reflections on your phone. If you prefer talking to someone – seek their permission and record the conversation.

If you like drawing – use word clouds or illustrations, and if you need structure - use one of these frameworks on the RCN website.

3. Identify what you are good at

Remember, reflection is about making changes to enhance your practice, so identify a combination of events: some that were positive and some that challenged you. This will help you to make improvements in the future.

4. Structure your learning across three years

You must reflect on an event, CPD or feedback you received in the three years prior to your revalidation date. Avoid leaving it to the last minute and instead try to plan your learning across this period.

Regularly review your learning opportunities, perhaps during your annual appraisal – this will help you to identify any additional support you might need. Look out for opportunities to get feedback and events that happen in your practise that would be useful to reflect on.

5. Make the most of learning events

CPD events take place across the UK throughout the year, and many of these are free.

For RCN members worried about the cost of completing this requirement, the RCN hosts numerous free and discounted courses, and there are opportunities to learn online too.

6. Keep your portfolio up-to-date

You may already have a portfolio which records your reflections or information about the training you have completed. If not, start collecting and storing your evidence now and make sure it’s saved in a safe place. This could be paper-based or in a folder on your PC, laptop or tablet (if saved electronically, remember to save a backup copy).

Find regular time, at least once a month, to organise your portfolio. Set up a reminder in your phone, calendar, or include it as a regular topic in team meetings.

The RCN has information to help you store evidence, see: Building and keeping a revalidation portfolio.

7. Familiarise yourself with the Code

You will be reflecting against the Code, so it’s important you are familiar with its contents. Why not keep a copy in your portfolio, on your desk or in your work bag?

8. Show what you have learnt

Use this template provided by the NMC to think about the event, what you learnt, how this has impacted on your practice, and how it links to the NMC Code.

Not all change happens overnight – some of the areas of development you identify might need further work – this is fine. What matters is that you are able to demonstrate evidence of recognising the impact of the Code.

Further information

The RCN has information and advice to support members through revalidation, including case studies and guidance on how to revalidate with the NMC.

The NMC’s revalidation website has further information, including case studies, films, templates and guidance on how to revalidate with the NMC.

Revalidation video: How to reflect

Revalidation

Advice to help you through each of the revalidation requirements.

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New standards for nursing and midwifery education

Registered nurses make an important contribution to the promotion of health, health protection and the prevention of ill health with future registrants leading care and driving initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

New Future Nurse Standards of proficiency for registered nurses published by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council in 2018, comeinto effect in Wales from September 2020. The Standardsspecify the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and behaviours registered nurses must demonstrate in order to deliver safe, compassionate and effective person-centred care now and in the future.

In addition, Standards for student supervision and assessment set out expectations for the learning, support and supervision of students in the practice environment. It is vital that students have opportunities to learn from a range of people including service users and carers, registered and non-registered health and social care professionals, and student peers.

The All Wales Pre-Registration Nursing and Midwifery Group assisted by HEIW Programme Manager Education Wales, is leading on a ' Once for Wales 2020 ' national approach to implementation of the new NMC Standards. The Group includes representation from service users and carers, Approved Education Institutions, Health Boards/Trusts, Chief Nursing Office, RCN Wales and other key stakeholders.

The first cohort of students to embark on the new NMC pre-registration nursing proficiencies and post-registration prescribing programmes in Wales will commence September 2020. All Welsh university nursing programmes have now been approved following NMC approval events held during 2019/20. One university approval event has needed to reschedule due to the COVID-19 emergency, now planned for December 2020. Midwifery proficiencies were published in October 2019 and programme approvals will commence across Wales in 2021. NMC are continuing external engagement work on post registration standards including Specialist Community Public Health Nursing and Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
Implementing the new NMC Standards for Midwifery Education - Stakeholder events
HEIW Programme Manager Education Wales talks about the new NMC Standards for education:

Take a look here for discussion on student supervision and assessment arrangements and a walk through of the future nurse All Wales Practice Assessment document:

Access All Wales Documentation here: (*the following documents have been co-produced by a range of key stakeholders and will be utilised in Wales subject to NMC approval of programmes)

Useful links

Further information please contact:

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Registered nurses make an important contribution to the promotion of health, health protection and the prevention of ill health with future registrants leading care and driving initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

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The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates - The Nursing and Midwifery Council

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Read and download the Code for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, and see supporting resources.

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NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) Hub: Supporting Information 

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Our animation Understanding students supervision and assessment sets out how our Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) provide the structure and guidance that students need to learn and achieve their goals.

It covers the roles of supervisors, academic assessors and practice assessors. It also describes the importance of a positive and inclusive learning culture in both practice and simulated settings, enabling students to be the best future professionals they can be.
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The following guides contain the supporting information for standards relating to student supervision and assessment.

Our guidance sets out possible ways that our standards may be met but it's not a series of standards and expectations for what 'must' be done. Our standards can be met in other ways, as long as they're fulfilled, upholds public protection and supports students to meet their learning outcomes and our standards.

Our practice learning scenarios can help you understand how our standards of proficiency will work and should be implemented in the real world.

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Neurodiversity Guidance | Peer Support Service | Royal College of Nursing

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Guidance for neurodivergent healthcare professionals and their supporters.

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Future Nurse:  Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses 

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Future Nurse:  Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses 

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Routes into Nursing and Placement Hours Required

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Routes into Nursing and Placement Hours Required