Learn about our founder

Who is Cathryn Watters, and why did she start Fit 2 Practise?

Fit 2 Practise was born out of the need to help health professionals become better educated about the Fitness to Practise process. So how do we help?

Cathryn Watters, registered nurse and founder of Fit 2 Practise
Cathryn WattersFounder & Mentor
NMCWatchRegistrant care CIC founder
36+Years in healthcare
500+Nurses and midwives mentored
50+NMC hearings supported
10%Of our income goes to NMCWatch
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About Fit 2 Practise

Learn more about the people behind Fit 2 Practise and how Cathryn Watters has created a business around helping those going through the Fitness to Practise process.

  • Courses that are bespoke to the unique situations students are facing
  • Learn from experienced professionals who have gone through the process before
  • Learn at your own pace, with lifetime access on mobile and desktop
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Founder and author

About Cathryn Watters

Cathryn Watters is a registered nurse who has been through the NMC Fitness to Practise process herself. She knows first-hand how isolating and confusing it can feel.

She founded Fit 2 Practise to change that: affordable CPD courses, templates and 1:1 mentorship that help nurses and midwives understand each stage, reflect honestly and show insight, remediation and strengthened practice. She also founded NMCWatch: registrant care CIC, a peer-support and advocacy community for registrants.

Cathryn is the author of most of our courses and mentors registrants one-to-one. Her guiding belief is simple: nobody should face the process alone.

Are you affiliated with the NMC?

No. Fit 2 Practise is independent and not affiliated with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Our guides explain the process in general terms, and we link to the NMC's own guidance.

Are you solicitors?

No. We offer education, mentoring and support, not legal advice or representation. For legal advice, speak to your union, indemnity provider or a regulatory solicitor. Do I need a solicitor?

How we teach

CPD courses and mentorship built around you

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Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals who have gone through the process before.

Lifetime Access

Learn at your own pace, on mobile and desktop.

Remote Learning

Online courses and 1:1 mentorship, wherever you are.

Self Development

Courses that relate back to your professional Code of Conduct as well as your workplace experience.

Templates & Workbooks

Practical resources for each course: free with the course, or £2.99 each.

1:1 Mentorship

Tailored guidance from someone who has been through the process.

CV Writing Service

A £70 CV tailored to the role you're applying for, professionally written and designed.

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Meet the team

The people behind Fit 2 Practise: mentoring you through the process, supporting your learning, and keeping everything running smoothly.

Cathryn Watters

Cathryn Watters

Founder & Mentor

Registered nurse with lived experience of the NMC Fitness to Practise process. Founder of Fit 2 Practise and of NMCWatch: registrant care CIC, mentoring nurses and midwives through every stage.

Ruth Rowse

Ruth Rowse

Mentor & Educator

Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer and university lecturer with 15+ years in education, passionate about nurturing students to be their best.

Adam Watters

Technical Support

Looks after the platform and everything technical behind Fit 2 Practise. Founder of Adam Watters Creative and Psyche Creative.

In their words

“I am so grateful to wake up this morning and knowing that I have not been removed from the register. The mentorship work have been so appreciated and acknowledged during the hearing hence the panel gave me another chance. I want to say a big thank you for all your support Cathryn. I got a 9 months suspension without review. I take it as a win. Thank you for everything!”
RNA registered nurse we supportedAfter their NMC hearing
Our partner

We work hand-in-hand with NMCWatch

Cathryn also founded NMCWatch: registrant care CIC, a peer-support and advocacy community for registrants going through Fitness to Practise. 10% of the income Fit 2 Practise generates goes to NMCWatch.

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