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Clinical supervision: Using a strengths-based approach
An article by Cederbaum (2007) discusses using a strengths-based approach to facilitate working with challenging students. This author advocates the use of using this framework for working with nursing students to empower, encourage collaborative learning and mutual growth. The strengths perspective is based on the assumption that humans are capable of change through reflection, regardless […]
The role of belongingness in enhancing transition from student to graduate
Specialised support for student nurses making the transition to graduate nurse can be crucial to successful and smooth adjust into the graduate role. Nash, Lemcke and Sacre (2009) discuss a study they undertook on preparedness for professional practice. The outcomes of their study found that although preparedness did not differ significantly between the students who […]