1. Don't put your head in the sand......start early! Remember that you must Revalidate on the first of the month that you are due to do so. You can no longer leave this till the end of the month. Your Revalidation online portal opens 60 days before this date.

2. Ensure that you have an online NMC account. If you haven't set this up already this is easy to do. Go to NMC Online HERE

3. Talk to your colleagues- so many of us have been through the process, a brief chat will help to reassure you.

4. Gather your evidence and organise yourself. The Trust folder will help you do this but don't panic if you haven't had one! You just need to follow the steps that you've explored here.

5. If you haven't done so already join the Trust library. The Team here are amazing and can offer you help and support with Revalidation and so much more. Their contact details can be found HERE. 

5. If you feel that you are struggling don't leave till the last minute to contact the Professional Development Team. We are here to help and support you.  

6. Look on the process as building on PREP, not something new.

7. Familiarise yourself with the Trust appraisal paperwork for nurses (found on the Trust Intranet) and how this links to your Revalidation. Approach your PDR with the same confidence that you now have in your Revalidation process. 

7. Value the process and share your portfolio with colleagues- we will learn so much from each other...Don't be shy!

8. You can do this!