Abstract
Aim
To develop an instrument (Nurse Match: NM) for assessing a candidate's nursing values, their meaning, relative importance and emotional significance. Candidate's values to be scored against professionally preferred nursing values effectively and efficiently.
Design
A case study‐based qualitative process with quantified output. Perception of self and others in relevant contexts using bi‐polar value dimensions.
Methods
Respondents (N = 63) were first year nursing students completed the instrument and a feedback questionnaire. Data were analysed and scored by ipseus software using algorithm defined parameters. Statistical analysis: Minitab 17.
Results
The instrument
discriminated effectively and efficiently between year one nurses in terms of the professional quality of their inherent nursing values and attributes;
created suitability scores (STOT scores) for candidate screening purposes;
suitability scores closely approximated normal distributions;
was valid and reliable: robust in quantitative and qualitative terms;
was administered, scored and interpreted in a standard manner;
was easy to understand and complete and well received by participants.
The NM instrument offers a standardized, effective, user friendly, screening process for values and attributes. Development work with a group of actual applicants is required. NM is complementary to other modes of assessment.
To develop an instrument (Nurse Match: NM) for assessing a candidate's nursing values, their meaning, relative importance and emotional significance. Candidate's values to be scored against professionally preferred nursing values effectively and efficiently.
Design
A case study‐based qualitative process with quantified output. Perception of self and others in relevant contexts using bi‐polar value dimensions.
Methods
Respondents (N = 63) were first year nursing students completed the instrument and a feedback questionnaire. Data were analysed and scored by ipseus software using algorithm defined parameters. Statistical analysis: Minitab 17.
Results
The instrument
discriminated effectively and efficiently between year one nurses in terms of the professional quality of their inherent nursing values and attributes;
created suitability scores (STOT scores) for candidate screening purposes;
suitability scores closely approximated normal distributions;
was valid and reliable: robust in quantitative and qualitative terms;
was administered, scored and interpreted in a standard manner;
was easy to understand and complete and well received by participants.
The NM instrument offers a standardized, effective, user friendly, screening process for values and attributes. Development work with a group of actual applicants is required. NM is complementary to other modes of assessment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 59-71 |
| Journal | NursingOpen Wiley online Library |
| Volume | 6 |
| Early online date | 07 Aug 2018 |
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| Publication status | Published - 04 Dec 2018 |