Magnet hospital testing

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I am a nursing student in Houston, Texas and was recently completing my ob clinical rotations at one of the magnet status hospitals. The nurse that I shadowed for the day told me about a particular test that the magnet status hospitals are requiring new hire nurses to take. I have misplaced this information and can't remember the name of the test. I was wondering if anyone might have information regarding this topic.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

To my knowledge, there is no test that Magnet hospitals require all of their new hires to submit to.

I have worked at many Magnet facilities and there were no tests other than the standard ones required at most facilities.

Now, TX is notorious for having for profit facilities, many of whom do background checks through GroupOne, and some chains that do PBDS testing, but those have absolutely nothing to do with Magnet status.

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Thank you for the information. The PBDS does sound familiar.

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Specializes in ICU,ED, Corrections, dodging med-surg.

Some "Magnet status hospitals" do a several page "psych" testing upon evaluation for hire. This includes several "what if scenariors" situations that ask the same question in different forms. Lots of "how you perform with others" and teamwork questions. I think in todays nursing interest it is about mental health status and ability to adapt as opposed to knowledge. Such a change from years ago...

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.
Some "Magnet status hospitals" do a several page "psych" testing upon evaluation for hire. This includes several "what if scenariors" situations that ask the same question in different forms. Lots of "how you perform with others" and teamwork questions.

Yes some do this...and if they don't like how you answer the questions, they could decide to let you go even before you start. Happened to a friend of mine :(

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Some "Magnet status hospitals" do a several page "psych" testing upon evaluation for hire. This includes several "what if scenariors" situations that ask the same question in different forms. Lots of "how you perform with others" and teamwork questions. I think in todays nursing interest it is about mental health status and ability to adapt as opposed to knowledge. Such a change from years ago...

I was taught that's how typical interviews are these days. "tell me a situation when..." lots of scenarios, teamwork, communication questions. Not really an indication of magnet hospitals. Magnet hospitals (at least in my area) require all new incoming nurses to have a BSN and highly encourage existing ADN's to get their BSNs.

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