Round 1 Presentation Success

Well done to the four presenters this morning who were all successful with their presentations.

I enjoyed the variety of subjects and well structured deliveries today: asthma, syphillis, diabetes and dementia.

I asked all presenters to self reflect on their performance, (good and bad) and for them to provide feedback on one other learner. This worked very well and then I provided detailed feedback too.

We were honoured today to be joined by Lorraine Dishington (who I just happen to know really well).  Lorraine works as a Nurse for NHS Lothian in Edinburgh. She was extremely impressed with the standard of research and  delivery on the day and was able to provide some helpful and supportive comments about the topics presented and Nursing in general. Sadly Lorraine's input is a one-off, as she wasn't working this morning and was happy to come over and hear the talks.

It was clear that the four presenters found the assessment session of great benefit and they were even heard to say they enjoyed the experience. Who knew?

Anyway, big thanks to Lorraine for travelling through from the capital today and for the interesting presentations delivered this morning. Those students who presented today, why don't you pop a few words down in the comments box below? It would be nice to hear your thoughts now you've had time to reflect on your performance. You know you want to...

FAQ - assessed presentation

Hello everybody,


Here are some FAQs that I often receive regarding oral presentations. I hope they help! If you have any questions in addition to these, please e mail me.


The presentations are all coming along nicely and I am looking forward to learning lots of new things!


Q. Do I have to print off slides?


A. Yes, this would be very helpful. What could go wrong? The data projector and / or PC might not be working on the day (very unlikely) but you should always consider a back-up strategy. Slides and handouts are always helpful for the audience.


Q. What is the running order on the day?


A. I will leave that up to you, I don't want to interfere too much with the presentation process.


Q. How many questions will I get and from whom?


A. Everybody will get at least two questions based on what they have talked about in their presentation. The questions can be from Mark and / or the students in the respective assessments. Students are likely to ask different questions to the assessor in this instance as they are subject specialists.


Q. Do I need to dress formally?


A. No, but don't wear flip flops, caps, sunglasses etc!


Q. Will we get feedback after?


A. Yes, of course, as always! You will reflect on YOUR performance, you will reflect on ONE of your peers and I will feedback giving the result, which hopefully will be a pass. The feedback will happen after everybody has delivered their talk.

Interesting Nursing Article - "Fall in applicants 'threatens nursing's future"

Below is an article which was brought to my attention by one of the students in the class, from the RCN site. It is worth a look. If anybody comes across any links, videos etc. worth sharing, please let me know. After all, sharing is caring!


https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/fall-in-applicants-threatens-nursings-future

Example of structured talk

Structured Talk Example - just click on the link to see the Dental Nurse PP on SUGAR (effects)


Structured Talk Example 2 - just click on the link to see the Sports PP on Kayak Roll

Agreed times for assessed presentations (both classes)

Below are the times for the assessed presentations for the two classes. I have left the topic of each presenter out as they could change depending on the research being done, but I have been impressed with the range of excellent subjects chosen by you.


Tuesday Class


14/2 at 11.15 - Nadine, Connie, Danielle, Suzanne, Sarah


21/2 at 11.15 - Jamie, Dale, Paula, Emma, Carol, Lisa, Amy


28/2 at 11.15 - Lorna, Vikki, Heather, Michelle, Susana, Shelley, Gina


Thursday Class


16/2  at 11.15 - Catherine, Kayleigh


16/2 at 11.40 - Denise, David, Karen, Ashleigh, Stuart, Donna


23/2 at 11.15 - Adele, Lisa W, Samantha, Lisa L, Nichola, Lynn, Kirsty


2/3 at 11.15 - Lisa S, Jodey, Sarah, Sean, Andrea, Courtney

Presentation Titles (Thursday class)

Hello all,


Below are the working titles the students from the Thursday group are considering as presentation topics. They are not fixed, and may be subject to some alteration as the research becomes more focused, but they are noted below for frame of reference purposes.

• Alzheimer's
• Stillbirth
• Cardiac arrest and defibrillators in public areas
• Dieting / Fad Diets / Nutrition
• Lupus Anticoagulant Syndrome
• Huntingdon's Disease
• Trauma Nursing
• E coli
• Defibrillators
• Korsakoff's syndrome
• Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)
• Diaphragmatic hernia
• ADHD
• Mental Health Nursing
• Skin Tags
• Crohn's Disease
• Mental Health Treatments
• Addictions
• IBS
• Alcoholism

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