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The student nurse selection experience: a qualitative study

L M Land1

  • 1Department of Advanced Nursing Practice, Birmingham and Solihull College of Nursing and Midwifery, Selly Oak Hospital, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|December 1, 1994
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Student nurses often enter the profession from unstable careers. Current nursing selection processes are inconsistent, leading to superficial interview responses and a need for more objective recruitment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Nursing recruitment faces challenges in identifying suitable candidates.
  • Existing selection methods may not accurately assess potential nurses' suitability.
  • Understanding student and selector experiences is crucial for improving recruitment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore student nurses' career decisions and interview experiences.
  • To understand the decision-making process of those involved in nursing selection.
  • To identify areas for improvement in nursing recruitment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing focus groups with student nurses and selection panel members.
  • Exploration of career motivations and selection interview experiences.

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  • Analysis of factors influencing acceptance or rejection of nursing candidates.

    • Main Results:

    • Nursing attracts individuals from unstable or unsatisfactory career paths.
    • Selection procedures are perceived as outdated, inconsistent, and prone to "learned" responses.
    • Ambiguity exists regarding essential skills and qualities for aspiring nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • Current nursing selection methods are inefficient and potentially subjective.
    • More systematic, objective criteria are needed for effective nurse recruitment.
    • Revised strategies could attract diverse candidates, including undergraduates and those with vocational goals.