Table 3.

Motivation score ≥6, defined as high motivation and the explanations/statements

Categories emerged as explanation for high motivation	Frequencies of statements in data
The degree of difficulty/demand on studies was experienced as stimulating	5
Very engaged teachers	18
A stimulating organisation of the program was noticed	29
The certificate to be a nurse is attractive – long for working as a nurse	125
Having a positive attitude to the studies	29
Achieving a good study result	11
Having a good life situation	6
A good friendship to fellow-students was experienced	11
Frequencies of responses scored ≥6	234