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The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 1, 1985
Abstract:
Nursing administrators have spent considerable time and effort developing various interview tools that will meet the needs of the institution, however, of equal importance is the method of evaluating responses obtained during the interview process. This article discusses a master tool designed as a base from which a variety of interview tools can be developed. Weighted scoring reflects the strengths of the applicant consistent with the position requirements and in an equitable manner.
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