Career advice
CPD: what to do if learning and reflection feels overwhelming
Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for safe, compassionate nursing care, and for Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation. But mental and emotional fatigue can make ongoing learning and reflection feel overwhelming. So it’s important to remember learning does not require excellence – small, consistent steps, such as micro-learning, on-the-go reflection and compassionate pacing are key. Our top tips, such as recognising your emotional limits and prioritising well-being, will support nurses in meeting professional standards without sacrificing self-care, and help nurses to avoid feeling overwhelmed by CPD requirements and revalidation.
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