Nurses and midwives who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) are required to renew their registration with the NMC. In April 2016, the NMC introduced revalidation, which replaces the requirements for renewal of registration set out in the post-registration education and practice standards. Every registrant should be aware of the revalidation process and requirements. Revalidation is linked to the professional standards for nurses and midwives set out by the NMC and known as The Code. Mentorship is an essential component of The Code; therefore, mentorship practice will assist registrants in meeting some or all of their revalidation requirements. As registered nurses, mentors will be required to reflect on their practice and update their preparation for mentorship. This article provides guidance on how mentorship preparation and practice can contribute to meeting revalidation requirements.
Keywords: Nursing and Midwifery Council; education; mentor; mentorship; mentorship preparation; registration; revalidation.