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Methods of nurse selection: a review

N Bowles

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |January 4, 1995
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    Nurse selection procedures require improvement. This article proposes using psychological and intelligence tests to make the nurse selection process more objective and reliable, enhancing patient safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare professional selection
    • Nursing education
    • Psychometric testing in healthcare

    Background:

    • High-profile cases of misconduct in nursing (e.g., Beverley Allitt) have highlighted critical issues in prospective nurse selection.
    • Current nurse selection methods are under scrutiny for their effectiveness and reliability in identifying suitable candidates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critique existing procedures for selecting prospective nurses.
    • To propose the integration of psychological and intelligence testing into the selection process.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical analysis of current nurse selection protocols.
    • Review and discussion of various psychological and intelligence assessment tools.
    • Argument for the application of psychometric testing in nursing candidate evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • Current selection procedures are deemed insufficient and subjective.
    • Psychological and intelligence tests offer a more objective and reliable framework for assessment.
    • Implementation of these tests can potentially improve the quality of nursing candidates.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a compelling need to reform nurse selection processes.
    • Psychological and intelligence testing should be incorporated to enhance objectivity and reliability.
    • Improved selection methods are crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

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