Development of a supervision training App for use in undergraduate nursing Karen McCutcheon NIPEC Annual Conference Linen Suite, Mossley Mill 9 th October 2013

Background Two aspects to consider: 1.Introduction of clinical supervision in undergraduate education 2.Higher education and the Google generation

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill What does it all mean!

Aim The development of a clinical supervision training App for undergraduate nursing Objectives To develop a teaching tool that is current and easily accessible to students To introduce supervisee training for nursing students To motivate the students to identify explicit examples from their clinical experience to encourage change and promote personal development

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Method 8 stages from consultation through to evaluation Consultation and review Began with the traditional pen and paper approach Collaborative Interactive current Pilot study undertaken Evaluation

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Challenges Change itself IT novice Technology hiccups Difficult to measure the students uptake and understanding Difficult to measure the impact in terms of patient care and professional development

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Impact on Care Delivery There is a positive relationship between supervision, quality of nursing care and patient outcomes ₁ Supervision has sustainable beneficial effects for supervisors and supervisees ₂ Seamless transition from student to registrant ₃ Encourage critical reflective thinking and practice ₄ ₁White and Winstanley (2010) ₂ Waskett C. (2010) ₃ McCutcheon K. (2013) ₄ Staun et al. (2010)

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Impact on Nurse Education Novel and innovative approach to how education can be delivered Flexibility ₁ App is an instant source of reference Better preparing students for today's technology based society ₂ Continuum of reflective learning linking practice and theory ₃ ₁McColgan K., Rice C. (2012) ₂QUB (2009) ₃McCutcheon K. (2013)

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Evaluation of the App The App has been used in a RCT to compare online learning versus blended learning Easy to use, convenient, flexible Students required limited assistance Students liked the interactive aspect Some students indicated that they missed the classroom discussion Teaching staff need IT support and training

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Outcomes Innovative flexible teaching tool Year 3 management students are prepared and motivated for supervision post qualification Potential savings for students, university and practice

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Copyright applied for Make available for all nurses in the UK Adapted to suit other healthcare professionals and students Used as a prototype for the development of other healthcare related subjects The Future

9 th October 2013 Linen Suite, Mossley Mill Conclusion Engaging with supervision is important in: Ensuring the safety of patients Development of practice Improving self governance within the nursing profession By embracing modern technology and introducing the concept of supervision earlier a safer more seamless transition from student to staff nurse is achievable.

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