Your Complete NMC Revalidation Checklist: Stay on Track for Success

Staying organized during your NMC revalidation period is crucial for meeting all requirements and avoiding last-minute stress. This comprehensive checklist will help you track your progress and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

12 Months Before Your Deadline

Initial Planning

• ☐ Note your revalidation deadline in your calendar
• ☐ Set up a dedicated revalidation folder (digital or physical)
• ☐ Review current NMC revalidation requirements
• ☐ Identify potential confirmers
• ☐ Start tracking practice hours systematically

9 Months Before Your Deadline

CPD Planning

• ☐ Plan your 35 hours of CPD activities
• ☐ Book relevant courses and training sessions
• ☐ Set up a CPD tracking system
• ☐ Begin collecting evidence for completed CPD

6 Months Before Your Deadline

Mid-Point Review

• ☐ Review progress on practice hours (should have ~225 hours)
• ☐ Check CPD completion (aim for ~17.5 hours)
• ☐ Confirm your chosen confirmer is still available
• ☐ Start drafting reflective accounts
• ☐ Organize all documentation collected so far

3 Months Before Your Deadline

Final Preparations

• ☐ Complete all 35 hours of CPD
• ☐ Finalize reflective accounts
• ☐ Verify all 450 practice hours are documented
• ☐ Contact your confirmer to schedule confirmation meeting
• ☐ Gather all required evidence and documentation

1 Month Before Your Deadline

Application Submission

• ☐ Complete confirmation process with your confirmer
• ☐ Review entire application for completeness
• ☐ Submit revalidation application online
• ☐ Pay revalidation fee
• ☐ Save confirmation of submission

Essential Documentation Checklist

Practice Hours Evidence

• ☐ Employment contracts or letters
• ☐ Timesheets or rotas
• ☐ Agency work confirmations
• ☐ Volunteer work verification

CPD Evidence

• ☐ Course certificates
• ☐ Conference attendance records
• ☐ Online learning completions
• ☐ Professional reading logs
• ☐ Reflective accounts (5 written pieces)

Confirmation Requirements

• ☐ Confirmer's NMC PIN number
• ☐ Confirmation meeting documentation
• ☐ Confirmer's signature and date

Pro Tips for Success

• Use technology: Set calendar reminders for key milestones
• Keep it simple: Use a basic spreadsheet or notebook to track progress
• Regular reviews: Check your progress monthly
• Ask for help: Don't struggle alone - professional support is available

Feeling Overwhelmed?

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