title: Be prepared: how to take the fear out of giving a presentation.
abstract: A significant part of the nurse's role involves communicating with others and nurses need to be effective and confident communicators. Whether presenting at a conference to hundreds of people, or in the workplace to a dozen colleagues, there are several strategies that can help you prepare and deliver your message well, whatever the circumstances.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
authors.forename: Alistair H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hendry
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D011214:Practice, Psychological