title: Clinical supervision: an important part of every nurse's practice.
abstract: Clinical supervision involves a supportive relationship between supervisor and supervisee that facilitates reflective learning and is part of professional socialisation. Clinical supervision can take many different forms and may be adapted to suit local circumstances. A working agreement is required between the parties to the supervision and issues surrounding confidentiality must be understood. High-quality clinical supervision leads to greater job satisfaction and less stress. When it is absent or inadequate, however, the results can be serious and it is particularly important that student nurses are well supported in this way. Further research in this area is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Nursing Student, MSc Pre-registration Pathway, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk.
authors.forename: Oladayo
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bifarin
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stonehouse
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009726:Nurses; D009934:Organization and Administration; D012951:Socialization; D013192:Staff Development; D013338:Students, Nursing
keywords: Accountability; Clinical supervision; Confidentiality; Leadership; Professional socialisation; Reflective practice; Staff development