It's not a requirement
The NMC requirement
5 reflective accounts with a reflective discussion with a registrant
5 pieces practice related feedback
35 hours CPD of which 20 must...
It's bound to knock your confidence when you are unsuccessful on so many occasions, that self doubt and "imposter syndrome" really starts to take hold.
Personally I really don't think interviews...
What a distressing situation for all involved. I would imagine the family are very angry as in thier eyes we have caused harm and this will result in the loss of thier loved one
I think I...
I would say this sounds like a very different experience to the care homes in my region. In my experience the RN to patient ratio is 1 : 25 or 30 residents, recruitment is an issue with reliance on...
There are quite a few threads here about UK nursing, I can't answer about how it compares to US as I've only worked in the UK
Jobs for registered nurses are abundant so if you don't like...
I've actually benefited greatly from reflective discussions from a nurse in a completely different speciality both for my revalidation and to support others to revalidate.
In fact one of my...
XB9S replied to BubbleandSqueak's topic in United Kingdom
Hi there, it may be helpful to think about what professional development means to you as a nurse.and not just formal training programmes Here are my thoughts Transition into a new role, what will...
Well we are being told we are past the peak, and that we have flattened the curve. I've been working in a medical unit and CoVID admissions, and even though we have had enough of the recommended PPE...
There is a growing view with my colleagues in the UK that the "hero" worship is a convenience for our government Calling us heros, referring to our clinical areas as the "front line" is deflecting...
Not morbid at all, I think its what we are all feeling and after yesterday my worries are so much higher. Our ED was so busy with drunk aggressive people, I expect within 14 days we will see the...
CPD is CPD, my advice would be if it's in a different language then write a reflection around your CPD in English to evidence relevant learning. Aa a confirmer I would accept
If you are not registered with the NMC then its unlikely you will be considered for a RN post, and with only 4 months post grad experience I am not sure if you meet the requirements for registration...