Nursing students’ perceptions of training processes in clinical supervision contexts

Abstract

Background: This article falls within the field of nursing supervision and describes a qualitative and quantitative study carried out in a Nursing School. Objectives: To describe representations and experiences of students and supervisors’ professional activity in clinical supervision contexts; to analyze the school-hospital articulation in training processes in clinical supervision contexts; to discuss the role of nursing supervision in the school-hospital articulation; to identify quality principles for preservice nursing training with a focus on the activity in professional and supervision contexts. Methodology: Data were collected through a questionnaire to 92 students in clinical contexts (2nd year) and semi-structured interviews with a group of 5 students and 2 supervisors. Results: We found some strengths and weaknesses in the training processes regarding the role of supervision and the link between theory and practice in the development of professional knowledge. Conclusion: The need to strengthen inter-institutional relationships and promote reflective, dialogic supervision practices is highlighted.