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Our post-registration standards are now approved
Geraldine Walters (Executive Director, Professional Practice), looked at the journey to develop the standards standards We worked with UK-wide partners from across health and social care to use all the evidence gathered
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NMC launches a review of nursing and midwifery practice learning
research into nursing and midwifery students’ practice learning requirements The aim is to recognise education programme standards in January 2023 What is practice learning and what will the research involve? Nursing
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What types of concerns we consider
Misconduct The Code sets the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing shows they’re incapable of safe and effective practice Unless it's exceptionally serious, a single clinical
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Concerns where local action can’t effectively manage any ongoing risks to people who use services
risk that a nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s practice poses in the future It isn't about punishing mistake if there's no longer a risk to members of the public and the person has been open about what went wrong
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Blog: NMC standards: a holistic approach to nursing care
means we view our professions, stakeholders and the public as being equal partners in the development of the our standards under regular review, and we have a public duty to consult on any significant changes we propose
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NMC pays tribute to those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list
providing fantastic care that improves people’s health and wellbeing “I’m particularly delighted to see advocate for integrating education, research, and practice, to improve outcomes for people Janice has also
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Providing appropriate support for students at all times
students in practice learning Our standards state that all students must be supervised in practice learning learning Ideally students should be supported by practice supervisors in every learning environment or experience
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NMC sets out proposals for changes to post-registration standards
Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN): school nurses, occupational health nurses and health visitors collaboratively and engaging with professional bodies and the public across the four countries of the UK This proposed
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Blog: Better, safer regulation for the public
standards in nursing and midwifery practice and keeping the public safe The legal framework that guides will enable us to deliver safer regulation for the public and better support our registrants The time has
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NMC strengthens decision making guidance on concerns outside professional practice
makers on concerns arising outside professional practice, including sexual misconduct, domestic abuse and concerns about behaviour outside professional practice This can raise questions about a professional's