Media Interview Tips and Techniques for the Registered Nurse.

BACKGROUND: As the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, nurses have a unique opportunity to increase the visibility of the nursing profession's contributions to healthcare services and clinical outcomes across population groups by participating in media interviews. Although a media interview can be intimidating, there are steps one can take to ensure optimal media engagement. Nurses should collaborate with the media by becoming familiar with the elements of good reporting.

OBJECTIVE: This article describes several tips and techniques all nurses can implement before, during, and after a media interview to ensure the audience receives a clear message.

PROCEDURE: Techniques include thorough preparation before the interview, careful self-management during the interview, and follow-up after the interview.

CONCLUSION: Nurses can conduct a successful media interview and pave the way for future nurse interviews using media training tips and techniques.