Guidance

We give guidance on a number of topics and are required to consult relevant stakeholders before doing so. Guidance is developed by the relevant committee and adopted by the Council. It reflects what the Council believes is best practice and should be followed.

Guidance on professional conduct for nursing and midwifery students [PDF]
This guidance replaces An NMC guide for students of nursing and midwifery (NMC 2005)
Published: September 2009
(Please note - hard copies of this publication have been sent to all Higher Education Institutions. It is only available to download.). If you are a student, please contact your course tutor or mentor for a copy.
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Record keeping: Guidance for nurses and midwives [PDF]
Published: July 2009
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Guidance for the care of older people [PDF]
Published: March 2009
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Guidance for Continuing Professional Development for Nurse and Midwife Prescribers [PDF]
Published: July 2008
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Good health and good character: Guidance for students, nurses and midwives
Published: August 2007
Information on the NMC definition of good health and good character, and how it relates to students and registrants. Includes a link to A Guide to Good Health and Good Character for Higher Education Institutions.