Rosiegirl Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Are there any registered nurses out there who have moved back or thinking about it who have re-registered with the NMC? I would really appreciate any feedback on the whole process. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswife Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/returning-to-the-register/readmission-register/ I believe it's not as difficult as it seems and I'm sure someone who has done it will be along at some point. Myself I've kept my UK registration and continue to renew each year, just in case lol! :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lass81 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hi I am a registered nurse and have recently moved back to the UK, it took about four months to get my registration sorted out only because some of the original forms were wrongly filled out. You need your current manager and a referee to fill in parts of the forms too. Just login to the NMC website and follow the details for re registration. Think the NMC give you a time frame once the forms are in of 6-12 weeks so it depends how busy they are at the time. Good luck with your return to the NHS, I'm not enjoying it at all for a number of reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiegirl Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks for replying I've just put the forms in so hopefully all will go well. Is the NHS really that bad to work for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I was wondering if anybody can assist me with a contact for a NMC registered nurse to complete my reflective discussion form. I am an RN in Aust but have kept up my UK registration. As we have to revalidate this year, I have completed everything except I cannot find a UK registered nurse to discuss my reflective accounts with and sign the form and time is running out now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiegirl Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Hi Annie, Are there no UK nurses where you are? Give the NMC a call, they should be able to help you. I'm pretty sure that you are able to use a professional from here instead but call them. Where abouts are you? Edited September 20, 2016 by Rosiegirl Grammar error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 There are no nmc nurses where I am, I work in a remote area in western Australia. The nmc says it must be a UK nurse to complete one of the forms or I will lose my registration, its only one page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've been wondering about revalidation n how to do it from Aus....so you need something written from a uk nurse? I don't know how I will do that....anyone successfully revalidated from Aus? Mine isn't due till 2017 n looks confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) There are no nmc nurses where I am, I work in a remote area in western Australia. The nmc says it must be a UK nurse to complete one of the forms or I will lose my registration, its only one page Does it have to be a nurse working with you?Is there any way of using one from back home? Can you hold this discussion by phone? Edited September 20, 2016 by Nemesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It does not have to be a nurse you work with as long as they have a current nmc number and you have discussed your five written reflective accounts with them, they just sign the form. They prefer a face to face discussion or video link but I have an email stating I can do it by phone. If there is anyone that could help and can send me your email I can give you a call. Mine is due by next week and I don't want to lose my registration because of this last form. I have spent months preparing it and attending courses at my own expense. I can also help someone if they need the same as I am currently registered with the nmc. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It does not have to be a nurse you work with as long as they have a current nmc number and you have discussed your five written reflective accounts with them, they just sign the form. They prefer a face to face discussion or video link but I have an email stating I can do it by phone. If there is anyone that could help and can send me your email I can give you a call. Mine is due by next week and I don't want to lose my registration because of this last form. I have spent months preparing it and attending courses at my own expense. I can also help someone if they need the same as I am currently registered with the nmc. Thanks Not a nurse, so I can't help you I'm afraid, but presumably you could at a push talk to a nurse backin the UK and express post them the form to sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp77 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just catching up on this I am re validating and moved here in January. I did a lot of legwork before I left. Worked in gp land so lots of reflective chat and regular pdp things.. So thankfully all I needed to do was write it up to let my old boss read it and then I can re validate. You only need to say you have done it all when u go onto nmc online but they expect it uploaded ASAP if you are asked for proof. I'm sure it's nmc site you can find forms on.. I'm keeping it for next 3yrs and hopefully by then I know if we're here forever or not... But my understanding was a foreign nurse could sign us off... Current manager.. Ideally they want nmc registered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I have kept my registration up until now but will lose it if I don't find someone to sign my form and will have to go through the whole process again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 They definitely want an nmc registered nurse to sign the reflective form. An Australian nurse can sign the confirmation form but not the reflective one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I don't need to post it, it can be emailed to the person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 They definitely want an nmc registered nurse to sign the reflective form. An Australian nurse can sign the confirmation form but not the reflective one. So do you not know anyone in the UK that can work through it with you? Any nurses you worked with back home that you are still in touch with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 So you don't need to send in paperwork unless asked, is that right? What does the other uk nurse need to do for the form, just read it n sign it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh dear Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hi Annie, I am NMC registered & currently in SA. Happy to help if you would like to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiegirl Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 I'm still waiting to be re-registered as yet so unfortunately can't help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp77 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I'll read thru my stuff later. Feel free to pm queries. Have u printed nmc stuff out? It's rubbish if they don't let another nurse with recognisable qualifications sign off reflection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp77 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 When do u need to upload to nmc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larad86 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I've just seen this thread and it has got me thinking. I plan to head to Oz in Jan 2017 if not sooner- visa depending. My NMC will be due to expire in March 2017 and I am due for revalidation. But I wasn't planning on renewing my NMC mostly because I don't plan to work in the uk as I will be setting up life in Oz. Am I missing something and should I should be keeping my registration going???? I figured that if it didn't work out in Oz I could return home to England and be able to prove that I have been a nurse elsewhere in the world. Is this not right?? I never intended on having to pay for registration to AHPRA and NMC. could someone please clear this up for me!! Thank you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I just been on revalidation website and it doesn't need to be an nmc registered nurse...there is a question about if u work in the uk and when you say no it advises it can be current line manager and uk reg not needed so should be straightforward enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 If it doesn't work out and you end up back in uk you will need to re register again with all paperwork and time etc that entails so I decided to keep my nmc registration just in case....if I need to go back quickly it's less hassle and I can work straight away...plus if they change rules on registering then I don't need to worry either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiegirl Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 I've been here in oz for 20 years and i finally let my registration go 11 years ago. Now I want to return to the UK and I'm having to go through the hassle of re-registration. It takes 2 to 6 weeks after they receive all the paperwork to assess your application - I'm on week 5. Never say never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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