Benefits and experience
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There are many benefits to undertaking and completing the Flying Start NHS® programme.
You can read testimonies here from NQPs who have completed or are currently undertaking the Flying Start NHS® Programme, and from Flying Start Facilitators in NHS Highland.

Benefits
Some of the commonly shared benefits from practitioners in NHS Highland are:
- supports bridging the gap from student to NQP
- supports reflection on your practice
- develops your confidence
- increases your knowledge and skills
- allows you to connect with fellow NQPs working in remote and rural areas
- enables you to put theory into practice
- supports you in generating evidence which can be used for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation process, and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) continuing professional development requirements to maintain registration
- supports you in generating evidence for the appraisal process
- allows you to obtain a Flying Start badge, and the NHS Highland Acorn badge, which can help others identify that you are new in the post
