Is this the end of clinical supervision?

Collaboration: RCN Ophthalmic Nursing Forum, Mental Health Forum, Nursing in Justice and Forensic Healthcare, Gastrointestinal Nursing Forum, Professional Nursing Committee, TUC and Student Committee

Active member engagement has influenced RCN nursing policy on clinical supervision and positioned critical reflection as the core component of graduate professional nursing practice. The RCN is committed to promoting critical reflection and integrating it into its strategic work; clinical supervision is only one method and risks being used by some as a checklist. Reflective practice is already a characteristic of the safety-critical work nurses provide to the public. It is a central component of Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation and is fundamental to safe and effective care.

This session will explain how this policy was developed, explore the different approaches to critical reflective practice that can be used for developing all levels of practice and invite members to contribute to influencing the development of future resources. 

This inclusive professional issue is relevant to the independent sector and the NHS, all grades, specialties, including student nurses and nursing support workers.