Nursing Supervision: A Guide for Clinical Practice - Softcover

Power, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761960082 ISBN 13: 9780761960089

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Addressing the practicalities of clinical supervision, this informative book follows the course of the supervision process, illustrating each stage with an absorbing blend of information, opinion, academic theory, anecdotal material, serious comment and thought-provoking exercises. Emphasis is placed on the purpose and value of clinincal supervision, but also on the potential pitfalls those involved may encounter, and how they can be avoided. A number of theories and models are discussed with reference to each stage of supervision, providing a thought-provoking basis for the practical issues raised.

Written in a lively and engaging style, this book will enable both supervisors and supervisees to get the best they can from the supervisory experience.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen Power is Principal Lecturer at the Department of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent. His nursing career began in 1972 and includes several clinincal trainings. He has wide experience as a supervisor of nurses, psychotherapists and counsellors.

From the Back Cover

This lively, informative book provides a valuable guide for all nurses who want to know more about clinical supervision, and will enable both supervisors and supervisees to get the most out of the supervisory experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761960082
• ISBN 13: 9780761960089
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240