Registered nurses across the UK cannot have failed to be aware of the changes introduced to revalidation to come into effect from April 2016. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the nursing press have published the new requirements widely over the past months, providing explanations, support and guidance. Information provided to staff by their employers may vary enormously and it is, therefore, important that every nurse takes personal responsibility for reading and understanding the new requirements and taking steps to ensure he/she is ready when the time comes for revalidation.