The Effect of Sex and Employment Position on the Recommendation to the Position of Chief, Nursing Service

摘要

This study was designed to determine whether sex or an employment position with either an administrative service or administrative educational component significantly affects the recommendation of candidates to the position of Chief, Nursing Service. A survey approach was utilized. Bogus resumes with the variables of sex and previous job positions were sent to 164 Chiefs, Nursing Service in Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers requesting them to rate the candidates on a Likert-type scale. A statistical analysis was performed on the biographical data and data related to the hypothesis. Hypothesis one tested for the effect prior employment position had on the recommendation to Chief, Nursing Service, and hypothesis one was accepted. A significant preference for candidates who were Assistant Chiefs, Nursing Service over candidates who were Associate Chiefs, Nursing Service for Education. Hypothesis two, which tested for the effect of sex on recommendations for Chief, Nursing Service, was rejected. No significant preference for candidates of either sex was found.