Imagine the situation: You have just finished interviewing
a nurse for an open position. Her résumé looks
fine, she said all the right things, and you are desperate
to bring in another staff member to relieve the pressure.
But a current employee comes up to you and says she
worked with the interviewee at a past job and the candidate
was not the type of nurse you should hire. Do you
take her advice?

It may be tempting to overlook the advice, but experts
say seeking input from existing staff members can help
you hire a candidate who not only possesses the necessary
clinical skills, but also has the character to fit in on
your unit.