Evaluation of a multiple-mini-interview protocol used as a selection tool for entry to an undergraduate nursing programme
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Whilst an individual's cognitive skills are essential for academic progress, the possession of non-cognitive skills, such as empathy and ethical judgement are attributes required and valued in those applying to join healthcare programmes and by the profession itself. Doubts have been expressed, however, whether final selection using traditional interviewing methods serve adequately to reveal these key competencies. Kingston University and St George's University of London, therefore, have employed the Multiple-Mini-Interview (MMI) system for those applying to their BSc Nursing Programme. The MMI comprises a series of interview 'stations' where candidates respond to scenarios and are assessed on their display of required skills/competences. 890 candidates and 82 interviewers completed a short questionnaire to gauge their reaction to the concept. There were positive responses from candidates with 65% replying that it was "a better experience" compared with traditional interviews. Unsolicited comment was generally found to refer to restrictions on opportunities to express enthusiasm for nursing. Interviewers likewise responded positively with 71% noting "a better experience." Unsolicited feedback indicated that some would have preferred to have had greater opportunity to discuss nursing issues, with their interviewees. It has been agreed that the MMI system of interviewing will be retained and further work will include the tracking of students through and into the workplace.
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In Perkins et al. (2013), 65% of candidates replied that the MMI was 'a better experience' compared with traditional interviews.
“Positive response from candidates with 65% replying that it was “a better experience” compared with traditional interviews.”
From Multiple Mini Interview as an admission tool in higher education: Insights from a systematic review (2019) · cites this paper as Perkins A. et al., (41) 2013
In Perkins et al. (2013), 71% of interviewers noted 'a better experience' with the MMI.
“Interviewers likewise responded positively with 71% noting “a better experience””
From Multiple Mini Interview as an admission tool in higher education: Insights from a systematic review (2019) · cites this paper as Perkins A. et al., (41) 2013
In Perkins et al. (2013), unsolicited feedback indicated that some would have preferred greater opportunity to discuss nursing issues with their interviewees.
“Unsolicited feedback indicated that some would have preferred to have had greater opportunity to discuss nursing issues with their interviewees.”
From Multiple Mini Interview as an admission tool in higher education: Insights from a systematic review (2019) · cites this paper as Perkins A. et al., (41) 2013
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- Authors
- Perkins, A., Burton, L., Dray, B., & Elcock, K.
- Affiliations
- St George's, University of London (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Perkins, Andrew
- ORCID
- Elcock, Karen
- Venue
- Nurse Education Today
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2013-05
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 465-469
- ISSN
- 0260-6917 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2035699114
- Cited by
- 46
- References
- 18
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 4
- FWCI
- 2.17
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Nurse Education Today (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Research Repository (Kingston University London) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Medical Education and Admissions
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Employer Branding and e-HRM
- Keywords
- multiple mini-interviews, non-cognitive skills, empathy, moral judgment, interview assessment, candidate experience, interviewer perceptions, scenario-based assessment, nurse recruitment
- MeSH terms
- Attitude, Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate, Humans, Interviews as Topic, London, School Admission Criteria, Reproducibility of Results
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