<p>How do you write a reflective account for revalidation – and how often should you reflect as a busy nursing professional?</p><br><p>This episode of the Nursing Standard podcast looks at the reflective elements of the NMC’s revalidation requirements, which include writing five such accounts every three years.</p><br><p>Our podcast guest, Queen’s University Belfast senior lecturer Barry Quinn, also argues that reflection is something that should be done on an ongoing basis for its own sake, and when done well, can benefit a nurse’s practice and mental well-being. In the episode, Dr Quinn explains how nurses can work structured reflection into their daily practice, and offers practical tips to help nurses complete their reflective accounts for NMC revalidation.</p><br><p>Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-standard-podcast/id1291474670" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0uLtarVr1kKshGk4x5AlLS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://shows.acast.com/nursing-standard-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br><p><a href="https://rcni.com/portfolio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use RCNi Portfolio to store and track your reflective accounts and discussions</a></p><br><p>For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>