The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of clinical supervis
ion on nurses moral decision making. The sample consisted of 15 registered
nurses who took part in clinical supervision sessions. Data were obtained f
rom interviews and analysed by a hermeneutic transformative process, The he
rmeneutic interpretation revealed four themes: increased self-assurance, an
increased ability to support the patient, an increased ability to be in a
relationship with the patient, and an increased ability to take responsibil
ity. In conclusion, it seems that clinical supervision enhances nurses; abi
lity to provide care on the basis of their decision making. However, the qu
alitative and structural aspects of clinical supervision have to be investi
gated further in order to develop professional insight into the way that nu
rses think and react.