-Maintaining the register of nurses and midwives who meet the requirements for registration in the UK, and nursing associates who meet the requirements for registration in England.

-Setting the requirements of the professional education that supports people to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors required for entry to, or annotation on, our register.

-Shaping the practice of the professionals on our register by developing and promoting standards including our Code, and we promote lifelong learning through revalidation.

-Where serious concerns are raised about a nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s fitness to practice, they can investigate and, if needed, take action. (NMC, 2021)

In order to acquire the required competencies for registration, nursing students in the UK undergo the so-called ‘pre-registration nursing education’ programme. NMC is setting standards for the university nursing courses and programs. When students get their university degrees in nursing and midwifery they can start their first job with the right skills set and knowledge to provide safe and effective care. Therefore, being a nursing student in the UK already provides the first step towards a successful NMC registration process. 

– Uploading your course and personal details to the NMC database

– Send NMC a declaration of your good health and character.

Once this is done from your university, you will need to create your online NMC account. Next steps will be filling the application, paying a registration fee of £120 and declaring that you don’t have any criminal convictions. This is all you required from your side.
If all documents are present and approved, you will receive an email confirmation from NMC. It will be your written confirmation that you’re now a registered nurse or midwife with the NMC.