Nursing and Midwifery Council interviews
Nursing and Midwifery Council interviewsWhat they assess: values
“treat people with kindness, respect and compassion”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Show the value with an example
Choose one placement example that shows what you did, and match it to the criterion.
ExampleWhat they assess: communication
“use terms that people in your care, colleagues and the public can understand”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Check what the listener understood
Explain a plan in plain words and ask the listener to say it back.
ExampleWhat they assess: safety
“Act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Correct the record before it spreads
Correct a time and status mix-up during a simulated handoff.
ExampleWhat they assess: speaking up
“raise and, if necessary, escalate any concerns you may have about patient or public safety”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
What they assess: teamwork
“work with colleagues to preserve the safety of those receiving care”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Hand off so a colleague can act
Listen to a readback and correct the part that does not match your note.
ExampleWhat they assess: knowing your limits
“ask for help from a suitably qualified and experienced professional to carry out any action or procedure that is beyond the limits of your competence”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
What they assess: reflection
“gather and reflect on feedback from a variety of sources, using it to improve your practice and performance”
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilProfessional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Say what you would do differently
Describe one thing you would change and the feedback you would ask for.
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