Practice hours
Practice hours do not always mean hours spent in face-to-face clinical practice. These can be hours worked where the employee relies on their:
- skills
- knowledge
- experience of being a registered nurse
This could include nursing management, education and policy. Examples of evidence could consist of timesheets, job descriptions and specifications.
A recommended template for recording practice hours is available on the NMC website.
The discussion is a chance for the nurse to review their written reflective accounts. This might highlight how they have changed or improved their practice as a result.
A mandatory template for recording reflective discussions is available on the NMC website. Both parties must complete this in full.