Assignment
As a nurse, it is important to acknowledge strengths and weaknesses so that one can make improvements where it is necessary. When implementing an evidence based project it is just as important to recognize one's strengths and weaknesses. Giomuso states, "The nursing profession has developed into a sophisticated mindset of inquiry as to what works, what does not work, and what is best for the patient" (Giomuso, 2014). One personal strength I believe I have regarding professional presentations is my ability to get my point across in a clear and concise manner where the audience understands what I am saying and feels that they can ask questions and inquire more information about the subject. A weakness I have is getting nervous presenting to a larger group of unfamiliar people, I can always hear my voice quiver and that makes me more nervous. Sawchuck (2017) states the following to help people with fear of public speaking overcome it:
Know your topic
Get organized
Practice, and then practice some more
Challenge specific worries
Visualize your success
Do some deep breathing
Focus on your material, not on your audience
Don't fear a moment of silence
Recognize your support
Get support
I find these very helpful when preparing myself to give a presentation to a group of people I am unfamiliar with. The one I found to be most useful is practice. I practice for a lot of things and this triggers my memory when giving the actual presentation.
Reference:
Giomuso, C. (2014). A Successful Approach to Implementing Evidence Based Practice. Continuing Nursing.
Sawchuck, C. (2017). Fear of Public Speaking: How Can I Overcome It? Mayoclinic.