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[Assessment center--a suitable method for student selection in nursing schools].
Regina Ferger1, Michael Meiser
1Fach Pflegemanagement an der Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main.
Pflege Zeitschrift
|June 11, 2005
Summary
Selecting nursing students requires identifying key abilities and characteristics. An Assessment Center approach improves candidate selection and predicts success in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychological Assessment
Context:
- Current nursing college selection relies on traditional psychological methods.
- Existing methods may not fully identify candidates suited for the nursing profession.
Purpose:
- To develop and evaluate a new selection procedure for nursing students.
- To address the limitations of conventional selection methods in nursing education.
Summary:
- A novel selection procedure incorporating Assessment Center elements was developed.
- This method aims to better identify specific abilities and personal characteristics crucial for nursing.
Impact:
- Assessment Centers provide applicants self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
- This approach enhances the likelihood of selecting candidates who meet professional requirements and succeed in nursing training.