Table 2.
Demographic and practicum-related characteristics of the nursing interns.
| No. | Age (years) | Gender | Education | Planned clinical rotations (n) | Total clinical rotations experienced (n) | Remaining practicum weeks (weeks) | Reason for choosing nursing | Post-graduation career intention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 22 | Female | Baccalaureate | 10 | 8 | Approximately 7 weeks | Parents' or relatives' choice | Continue working in nursing |
| S2 | 20 | Male | Junior college | 11 | 9 | Approximately 7 weeks | Employment prospects | Continue working in nursing |
| S3 | 20 | Female | Junior college | 9 | 7 | Approximately 7 weeks | Employment prospects | Continue working in nursing |
| S4 | 22 | Male | Baccalaureate | 10 | 8 | Approximately 7 weeks | College admission reassignment | Continue working in nursing |
| S5 | 24 | Female | Junior college | 11 | 9 | Approximately 7 weeks | Personal interest | Further study in nursing |
| S6 | 23 | Female | Bachelor's (upgraded from junior college) | 10 | 8 | Approximately 7 weeks | Employment prospects | Further study in nursing |
| S7 | 23 | Male | Baccalaureate | 10 | 9 | Approximately 7 weeks | College admission reassignment | Continue working in nursing |
| S8 | 22 | Male | Junior college | 11 | 9 | Approximately 7 weeks | Employment prospects | Further study in nursing |
| S9 | 20 | Female | Junior college | 11 | 9 | Approximately 9 weeks | Personal interest | Continue working in nursing |
| S10 | 22 | Female | Baccalaureate | 10 | 9 | Approximately 4 weeks | College admission reassignment | Continue working in nursing |
| S11 | 22 | Female | Baccalaureate | 10 | 9 | Approximately 4 weeks | Employment prospects | Continue working in nursing |
| S12 | 23 | Female | Baccalaureate | 9 | 7 | Approximately 10 weeks | Personal interest | Continue working in nursing |