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page 1 | page 2 | page 3 | page 4 | page 5 | page 6 page 7 | page 8 | table of contents | references | test Panel Discussions Interviews come in more than just one "flavor." For instance, you may be asked to participate in a panel discussion (also known as a studio discussion). Remember that the panel discussion is not a casual conversation. As with any interview, you will approach it with your agenda - your nursing organization's message and audience action step - firmly in mind. You may be interested in other panelists' points of view, but don't subside into a passive, "just-listening" mode. Be civil and positive, but it's perfectly okay - and it's expected - for you to assert a message, to repeat it, and to strive to have the "last word" that will be remembered by the audience. Strive for a message that is unique among the discussants; offer a nursing perspective. If there's no "opening" for you to deliver your message point, you may need to create one by interrupting the flow of discussion with a phrase such as,"I'd like to make a point about that." The Internet The Internet has become an often-valuable research information resource for RNs preparing to be interviewed. However, the Internet also is growing as a media format in its own right. A single story "published" on the Internet's World Wide Web can combine features of the three traditional media formats -- television (video), radio (audio), and print (text). Many traditional news outlets, such as daily newspapers, have Internet counterparts. And the number of Internet-only news outlets seems to grow every day. Nurses are now among the experts who participate in real-time, on-line interviews carried on the Internet, answering questions and discussing issues not just with the reporter, but also directly with members of the audience.
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