Overview
This workshop equips new and aspiring nursing preceptors with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to supervise nursing students effectively during their clinical placements.
It integrates competency-based supervision practices, professional conduct expectations, assessment principles, and feedback strategies aligned with nursing education standards and clinical governance requirements in Mauritius.
Key areas covered include:
- Establishing a structured supervision plan and expectations
- Supporting novice learners with varying levels of competence
- Ensuring safe clinical learning environments
- Giving constructive feedback and managing difficult conversations
- Upholding ethical, professional, and institutional guidelines
- Documenting student progress accurately and fairly
- Strengthening the preceptor–student relationship
The frameworks to be covered – Competency-based clinical supervision models, nursing professional standards aligned with NMBA expectations, preceptorship best-practice guidelines, Benner’s Novice-to-Expert model, structured feedback models such as Pendleton and SBI, and clinical learning environment standards for safe and effective student support.
The session includes:
- Realistic clinical case discussions
- Role-play exercises on giving feedback and addressing performance issues
- Demonstrations of structured supervision tools and templates
- Collaborative group activities to share best practices
- Guided reflection on professional boundaries, communication, and student support
- Practical scenarios to build confidence in managing challenging supervision situations
Who Should Attend?
Registered nurses newly appointed as preceptors
Nurses who will soon be supervising diploma or degree-level student nurses
Senior nurses wanting to formalise or refresh their supervision skills
Nurses involved in mentoring, onboarding, or supporting new staff
Clinical educators or team leaders seeking consistent supervision practices
Why Attend This Session?
This session provides new nursing preceptors with a clear, practical framework for supervising students confidently and professionally. You will learn effective supervision strategies, how to support learners safely in clinical settings, and how to give fair, constructive feedback. The workshop strengthens your ability to manage challenges, uphold professional standards, and contribute to high-quality nursing education.
What You Will Gain?
A supervision framework tailored for nursing students in clinical settings
Clear strategies for providing constructive, effective feedback
Tools for assessing competence and documenting performance
Enhanced understanding of professional expectations and ethical supervision
Increased confidence to guide, mentor, and motivate student nurses
A stronger foundation to contribute to high-quality clinical education and patient safety
Facilitators’ Profile:
Christina Vincent
Facilitator
Mr Shah Balkissoon
Facilitator
