NMC Revalidation and Fitness to Practise

Question 1

How many practice hours must a registered nurse complete to meet NMC revalidation requirements over a three-year period?

Accepted Answer

450 hours

Answer

250 hours

Answer

350 hours

Answer

500 hours

Question 2

How many hours of continuing professional development (CPD) are required for NMC revalidation?

Accepted Answer

35 hours

Answer

20 hours

Answer

25 hours

Answer

30 hours

Question 3

Of the 35 CPD hours required for revalidation, how many must be participatory learning?

Accepted Answer

20 hours

Answer

10 hours

Answer

15 hours

Answer

25 hours

Question 4

How many pieces of practice-related feedback must a nurse gather as part of the NMC revalidation process?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

7

Answer

10

Question 5

How many written reflective accounts must a registrant complete for NMC revalidation?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 6

With whom must a registrant have a reflective discussion as part of the NMC revalidation process?

Accepted Answer

A registered NMC nurse or midwife

Answer

Any healthcare professional

Answer

Their line manager regardless of registration

Answer

An appointed NMC assessor

Question 7

What is the NMC revalidation cycle period within which all revalidation requirements must be met?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years