The NMC's Future Nurse standards of proficiency, published in 2018 and in use from January 2019, set out seven platforms of what every newly registered nurse must know and be able to do, plus two annexes of communication and procedural skills. Nursing assignments are often marked against these platforms and the NMC Code.
| Platform | Focus |
|---|
| 1. Being an accountable professional | Acting in line with the Code, evidence and accountability |
| 2. Promoting health and preventing ill health | Health promotion and prevention |
| 3. Assessing needs and planning care | Person-centred assessment and care planning |
| 4. Providing and evaluating care | Delivering and evaluating evidence-based care |
| 5. Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams | Leadership, delegation and teamwork |
| 6. Improving safety and quality of care | Risk, safety and quality improvement |
| 7. Coordinating care | Coordinating care across services |
Annex A covers communication and relationship management skills, and Annex B covers nursing procedures. The NMC Code (2018) is organised around four themes: prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety, and promote professionalism and trust. Read them on the NMC website.