As we move into the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the priority is to support students to complete their studies and complete educational programmes on time. There is currently no intention to return to the option of paid clinical placements. Find out more from our Students COVID guide.
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What is revalidation?
Revalidation is the method by which you will renew your registration. The purpose of revalidation is to improve public protection by making sure that you remain fit to practice throughout your career. Revalidation:
- reinforces your duty to maintain your fitness to practise within your own scope of practice
- encourages you to incorporate the Code in your day-to-day practice and personal development
- encourages engagement in professional networks and discussions and can help to reduce professional isolation
- enhances employer engagement in NMC regulatory standards and increases access and participation in appraisals and continuing professional development.
The NMC provides guidance for registrants and employers.
How can I get ready for revalidation?
You can prepare for revalidation by:
- joining NMC online and ensuring you know when your renewal date is
- ensuring the NMC has your most up-to-date contact details
- becoming familiar with the Code
- reading the NMC Guidance on How to Revalidate
- viewing the RCN LibGuide to revalidation, which details related books and journals
- for all nurses or nursing associates working in social care the following animation is available.
Your membership gives you access to our free 30 minute legal assistance helpline, where one of our team can help and guide you on non-work related matters.
From tenancy disputes to divorce - we can help.
Find out more about the service and how to access it, here.
Your membership gives you access to our free 30 minute legal assistance helpline, where one of our team can help and guide you on non-work related matters.
Find out more about the service and how to access it, here.
Find out more about the service and how to access it, here.
Click here for answers to your FAQs about membership, including:
- joining the RCN
- payments and direct debits
- tax relief
- confirmation of membership
- cancelling
- changing your details (which can now be done inside RCNSO)
- forgotten membership number
- forgotten password
- how and when to contact the RCN.
We're sorry to hear you're thinking about leaving. Before you make a decision, why not take the time to remind yourself of the great benefits that your membership gives you.
If you still wish to cancel, please contact our Customer Support Team on 0345 7726 100 who will be happy to help. Choose option 1 for membership (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 8pm excluding Bank Holidays). This call will be charged at a local rate.
If you'd prefer you can contact us via our online enquiry form.
If you pay for your membership via Direct Debit, remember you will need to advise the bank that you wish to cancel your Direct Debit to the RCN.
If you are a student member of the RCN and have concerns about:
- your university course
- fitness to practice
- re-sits
- appeals
- complaints
- placements
- raising concerns
- accountability
visit our student advice area.
As an RCN member, you can get expert advice and information on benefits, debt, housing and more.
Visit our welfare service for more information.
If you need help writing you dissertation or finding information on a specific topic, visit our Guides page to access subject guides, advice guides, clinical topics and forums.
Alternatively, search our extensive range of online books, journals and publications or discover the services on offer at your local RCN library.
A trade union is an organisation of workers formed to protect and improve their working conditions. Trade unions provide representation to support their members, ensuring all workers are treated fairly by their employers. However, unlike other trade unions, the Royal College of Nursing is designed solely for nurses, so all our benefits are geared towards the nursing community.
Find out more and what this means for you as a member of the RCN.
The Nursing and Midiwfery Council register shows who can practise as a nurse or midwife in the UK.
There are different ways to apply for registration. This depends on which part of the register you want to join and where you trained.
To get more information visit the NMC website directly.
