title: Evaluating an interview preparation process for student nurses.
abstract: The aim of this article is to share innovative practice in relation to the recruitment process for nurses. Quality of preparation offered to student nurses prior to interview was variable, therefore, a study day to equip student nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills for interviews was devised. The strategies employed include a range of teaching approaches. Student evaluation indicates that this interview preparation day was successful and popular, with a majority of students receiving immediate offers of posts. Recommendations for educators include addressing the recruitment process earlier within the curriculum and adopting some of the practises of a business school.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, De Montfort University, Leicester.
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tremayne
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: Abigail
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moriarty
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D004282:Documentation; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004739:England; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D007586:Job Application; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010551:Personality; D010560:Personnel Selection; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012381:Role Playing; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000458:organization & administration