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Professional Supervision-Fostering
Critical Reflection For Advanced
Nursing Practice
Report by Liz Manning RN BN MPhil FCNA(NZ)

Enthused, excited, motivated, refreshed…. some of the words used by attendees at the
professional supervision workshop / short course facilitated by Dr. Catherine Cook on the 12th and
13th October 2015 at Massey University Albany Campus.
The course focused on critical reflection, cultural considerations, frameworks, function and
limitations of supervision in nursing practice. This was skillfully delivered by Dr. Cook in a
welcoming environment using a mix of short presentations and thought provoking exercises which
encouraged attendees to consider not only the role of the supervisor but the viewpoint and position
of the supervisee.
A diverse group of nurses attended the course, with varying levels of experience in supervision.
Pre reading provided introduced areas to be considered during the course. Attendees aimed to
either develop new skills or augment and refine existing supervision skills and practice. The course
was delivered in a way which effectively brought the group together to ensure all voices were
heard and valued.
This proved to be a very well received course and is highly recommended for anyone interested in
nursing supervision.
The course equates to 22 hours of professional development.

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