The aim of the study was to evaluate nurse specialist students� views of clinical\nsupervision (CS) and its influence on their professional competence development.\nAn additional aim was to interpret the results and link them to nontechnical\nskills and Patient Safety (PS) topics. The research question was:\nWhat are the benefits of clinical supervision focusing on non-technical skills\nin the area of PS? A cross-sectional study of 46 nurse specialist students was\nconducted by means of questionnaires and exploratory factor analysis. Factors\nthat influenced the nurse specialist students� competencies were: interpersonal,\nprofessional and communication skills in addition to awareness of ethical\nskills, the importance of teamwork and the benefit of involving patients and\ntheir family members in safe care. The results were linked to non-technical\nskills and PS competencies. Clinical supervision is crucial for the development\nof non-technical skills and PS competencies among nurse specialist students.\nHowever, finding time to reflect and learn from the supervision was reported\nto be a problem. Over half of the students stated they did not have enough\ntime for supervision. Thus, there is a potential for quality improvement. We\nrecommend that universities should provide formal educational programmes\nfor supervisors focusing on the professional development of students, especially\nin the area of non-technical skills. In conclusion, CS should be prioritised\nby management and clinical leaders as it enhances PS.
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