Clinical Supervision
what is it?
a formal process of professional support
a way to reflect
a way to learn
a way to vent
a way to de-stress
a form of self-care
why is it important?
nursing is a high pressure career
nurses personal limits can be pushed
nurses can feel fear, anxiety and distress
under these strains how can you care for others
compassion fatigue occurs
burnout occurs
patient care suffers
what does it look like?
one to one chat
group session
Different models can be used
Kolb's Reflective Cycle
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Gibbs Reflective Cycle
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Key Components
Reflective element
Skilled Facilitator
Focus on learning its not a moaning session
Personal development occurs
Patient care improves