RCN Restoring Confidence, Sustaining Reflection Programme (RCSR)
Supervision refresher programme for Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs). Delivered across one 3 hour online workshop. See further below for list of dates.
01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec
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Restoring Confidence, Sustaining Reflection (RCSR) is a restorative supervision refresher programme for Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs) and experienced clinical supervisors, delivered through a half-day interactive workshop supported by a self-directed reflective workbook. It is designed to strengthen reflective practice, confidence and supervisory capability within psychologically safe, trauma-informed environments.
Programme aim
The programme aims to:
- review and reinforce the A-EQUIP model and its application in practice
- strengthen confidence in critical reflective practice, both individually and collectively
- embed restorative supervision within psychologically safe and trauma-informed learning spaces
- support PNAs to sustain their role in improving workforce wellbeing, resilience and compassionate care.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate PNA practice in the context of evolving workforce challenges and professional expectations.
- Reflect on and apply the principles of A-EQUIP and Restorative Clinical Supervision (RCS).
- Engage in safe, critical reflection on professional challenges and opportunities.
- Strengthen confidence in creating compassionate, psychologically safe and trauma-informed environments.
- Re-engage with PNA values, purpose and professional identity in practice.
Core content areas
The programme is structured around five key areas:
- Reflecting on PNA practice - Exploring role expectations, challenges and impacts across individuals, teams and organisations.
- A-EQUIP and Restorative Clinical Supervision - Revisiting the model’s components (advocacy, education, quality improvement, understanding and professional leadership) and applying these in practice.
- Critical reflective practice - Developing deeper reflective capability, including boundaries, accountability and supervisory relationships.
- Compassionate and psychologically safe practice - Building confidence in facilitating restorative supervision through compassion, psychological safety and trauma-informed approaches.
- Reconnecting with professional values and future practice - Re-engaging with purpose, vision and ongoing development as a PNA.
These are supported by structured reflective activities, supervision models, frameworks and applied exercises to enable translation into practice.
Learning approach
- Interactive workshop (peer learning, applied discussion).
- Guided reflective workbook (self-directed CPD and structured reflection).
- Use of established reflective and supervision models (e.g. A-EQUIP, trauma-informed supervision, reflective cycles).
- Focus on practice application and real-world challenges.
Output
- Minimum of 30 hours CPD evidenced through workbook completion and reflective engagement.
- Strengthened capability in restorative supervision and reflective leadership.
Programme Dates
Please select one date below
21st September 2026, 9:30 - 12:30 BOOK NOW FOR 21/09/2026
28th September 2026, 9:30 - 12:30 BOOK NOW FOR 28/09/2026
October - Date TBC
November - Date TBC
December - Date TBC
For queries related to bookings please contact:
Vitina Marsala, RCN Project Manager
Vitina.Marsala@rcn.org.uk
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