title: Using an interview guide to identify effective nurse managers. Phase 1, Qualitative tool construction and testing.
abstract: Hiring effective nurse managers is key to the success of today's healthcare institutions. The authors describe the development of a pre-employment interview guide to assist in the selection process of nurse managers. Characteristics and competencies of effective nurse managers are delineated from the qualitative data.
authors.affiliation: University of Arkansas Medical Center, Little Rock.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Everson-Bates
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fosbinder
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology* / Q000592:standards; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000592:standards; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011340:Problem Solving; D011361:Professional Competence; D012649:Self Concept; D013192:Staff Development