Multiple Mini Interviews as Part of Holistic Admissions Review for Nursing Schools

Studies in the nursing admission process have demonstrated the benefits of holistic admissions review. Literature regarding the use of multiple mini-interviews (MMI's) as it relates to the holistic admissions process has been minimally addressed in nursing literature, although widely described in medical education journals. This article will describe the change in the interview process from unstructured group interviews to a structured MMI process for California Baptist University (CBU) College of Nursing, Riverside, CA, and how changes were beneficial for the institution's holistic admissions review process. Many activities were included in this holistic interview process to capture the unique attributes and strengths of each applicant. It was discovered that the change from the unstructured group interview process to the holistic MMI approach helped to identify strong candidates who align with the mission and values of California Baptist University College of Nursing.