title: Supporting self and others: from staff nurse to nurse consultant. Part 7: One-to-one sessions.
abstract: This series of articles explores various ways of supporting staff who work in the fast-moving and ever-changing health service. In previous articles, John Fowler an experienced nursing lecturer, author and consultant, examined the importance of developing a supportive working culture and the role of preceptorship, mentoring, clinical supervision and giving feedback. This article examines how to make a one-to-one session supportive and focused.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D003253:Consultants; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration