An approach to presentation skill development of nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Professional Development
• Communication Skills

Background:

• Effective communication is crucial for knowledge sharing in healthcare.
• Nurses often require specialized skills to present clinical information.
• Staff development plays a key role in enhancing nursing expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a method for equipping nurses with presentation skills.
• To facilitate the sharing of clinical expertise among nurses.
• To address strategies for improving presentation quality and reducing anxiety.

Main Methods:

• Conducting a workshop focused on presentation skills for nurses.
• Providing structured opportunities for nurses to practice presentations.
• Implementing techniques to enhance presentation delivery and manage fear.

Main Results:

• Increased confidence and competence in nurses' presentation abilities.
• Expansion of the pool of nurses capable of disseminating clinical knowledge.
• Development of practical strategies for effective and less intimidating presentations.

Conclusions:

• Investing in nurses' presentation skills benefits individual professionals and the wider clinical community.
• Workshops coupled with practical application are effective for skill development.
• Addressing presentation anxiety is integral to successful nurse-led knowledge sharing.