Table 1.
Qualities of an empowered nurse (QEN) (n = 318, range 1–5; 1 = least, 5 = most)
| Mean | Sd | Cronbach’s Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moral principles | 4.54 | 0.49 | 0.75 |
| Respect for individuals | 4.76 | 0.55 | |
| Honesty | 4.59 | 0.58 | |
| Equity | 4.23 | 0.66 | |
| Personal integrity | 3.90 | 0.60 | 0.74 |
| Mentally resourceful | 3.94 | 0.76 | |
| Courageous, assertive | 3.82 | 0.82 | |
| Able to act under pressure | 3.61 | 0.87 | |
| Broadminded, flexible | 4.22 | 0.71 | |
| Expertise | 3.70 | 0.58 | 0.73 |
| Autonomous | 3.66 | 0.84 | |
| Has personal power | 3.20 | 0.97 | |
| Skilful | 3.96 | 0.81 | |
| Knowledge | 3.85 | 0.75 | |
| Personally responsible | 3.87 | 0.80 | |
| Future-orientedness | 3.69 | 0.64 | 0.67 |
| Innovative, creative | 4.08 | 0.86 | |
| Enthusiastic promoter | 3.38 | 0.92 | |
| Forward thinking | 3.78 | 0.95 | |
| Sociability | 3.94 | 0.65 | 0.74 |
| Open-minded | 4.05 | 0.86 | |
| Respected by others | 3.88 | 0.79 | |
| Socially responsible | 3.93 | 0.74 | |
| Total | 3.95 | 0.46 | 0.72 |