Main description:

Supervision is a critical aspect of a nurse's training: nurses must be supervised to ensure that they practise within their legal, ethical and professional framework. The supervisor therefore plays a major role in overseeing quality nursing care and maintaining professional conduct. The key features of this book are: The role of the nurse supervisor is clearly defined so that disciplinary action can be avoided; Case studies give examples of some of the potential pitfalls in nursing supervision, so that the supervisor can learn from the experience of others; Includes well-designed checklists that can be used in practice so that essential supervisory details are not forgotten. Every nurse practitioner can play a significant role in ensuring quality service delivery. This requires continuous professional development so that practitioners remain up-to-date with relevant legislation and trends. This well-written text should become every supervisor's handbook.

Contents:

The concept supervision: Overview of supervision; supervision in the professional, legal and ethical frameworks; professional competency, responsibility and accountability; an organised supervisor. Being an effective supervisor: Skills and qualities. Nursing research: Research in supervision.