Does the Nmc Code Apply to Nursing Students?

Student nurses must successfully complete an NMC-approved pre-registration programme in order to meet our standards for registered nurses and be able to join our register.

Who does the NMC Code apply to?

The Code presents the professional standards that nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. It is structured around four themes – prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust.

Can student nurses Cannulate NMC?

Nursing students are not taught / assessed in cannulation / phlebotomy and therefore cannot undertake this activity even if they have previously been trained in cannulation or phlebotomy.