title: How to write a reflective account for revalidation.
abstract: Rationale and key points This is the fifth in a series of eight articles providing information about the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation process. This article focuses on preparing five written reflective accounts for revalidation. » Reflective practice encourages nurses and midwives to use their learning to identify areas for improvement. » Reflective practice encourages nurses and midwives to relate their learning to the NMC code of professional standards of practice and behaviour. Reflective activity 'How to' revalidate articles can help to update your practice and provide information about the revalidation process, including how you can record and evidence CPD for revalidation. Reflect on and write a short account of: 1. How recording and evidencing CPD will demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained in practice. 2. How you could use this article to educate your colleagues. Subscribers can update their reflective accounts at: rcni.com/portfolio.
authors.affiliation: Revalidation Team, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, South East Wales.
authors.forename: Lyn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Middleton
authors.affiliation: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Caerleon, South East Wales.
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Llewellyn
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery; D006113:United Kingdom; D014956:Writing
keywords: NMC; Nursing and Midwifery Council; portfolio; professional development; reflective practice; registration; revalidation