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A national study of selection processes for student nurses and midwives
Ruth Taylor1, Colin Macduff2, Audrey Stephen2
1Anglia Ruskin University, Faculty of Health Social Care and Education, Chelmsford Campus, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM 1SQ.
Nurse Education Today
|May 27, 2014
Summary
Evaluating student nurse and midwife selection processes revealed a lack of evidence for many methods, especially interviews. More research is needed to ensure fair and effective recruitment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Midwifery Education
- Healthcare Professional Recruitment
- Selection Process Evaluation
Background:
- Presents findings from a project evaluating selection processes for student nurses and midwives.
- Addresses the need for effective and evidence-based recruitment in healthcare professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the strengths and limitations of current selection processes for student nurses and midwives.
- To identify evidence-based selection approaches for healthcare education.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods approach using questionnaires and interviews.
- Utilized a multiple case study methodology across seven Scottish Higher Education Institutions.
- Included data from Admissions Tutors, interviewers, and students.
Main Results:
- Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have rationales for selection methods, but evidence is often lacking, particularly for interviews.
- Growing evidence supports the use of multiple mini-interviews and emotional intelligence testing.
- Identified a need for improved validity, reliability, and transparency in selection processes.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the necessity for a collective, cross-UK effort to build a robust evidence base for selection processes.
- Emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision-making in recruiting future nurses and midwives.
- Calls for enhanced transparency and effectiveness in selection procedures.
Keywords:
Attributes for nursing and midwiferyCompassionEmotional intelligenceInterviewingMultiple mini interviewsNursing and midwifery educationSelection of studentsMore Related Videos
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