title: Group interviewing for the purpose of selection.
abstract: This paper describes the process of utilizing group interview techniques combined with elements of qualitative methodology to facilitate the selection of newly registered nurses for acceptance into a graduate nurse programme. The paper demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of group interviewing large numbers of candidates for a limited number of positions. It explores the process from a humanistic perspective and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the instrument, which will enable further refinement and applicability.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Nurse Program, North West Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jordan
mesh_terms: D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000379:methods*; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*