Table 3.

Exploratory factor analysis on the perceived motivators to precepting nursing students.

Scale items	Loadings	Perceived motivator factors
Component 1
The opportunity to help students set career goals	0.575	Learning and professional needs of students
The opportunity to stimulate creativity at the workplace	0.557
The opportunity to acknowledge nursing students' contributions	0.523
The opportunity to account for students from diverse backgrounds	0.582
The opportunity to help nursing students acquire resources for clinical learning	0.582
The opportunity to help nursing students network effectively	0.690
The opportunity to help nursing students establish a life/work balance	0.622
Component 2
The opportunity to build confidence in nursing	0.576	Helping students to develop skills
The opportunity to enhance the skills of nursing students	0.660
The opportunity to engage with students while on placement	0.647
The opportunity to develop strategies to meet the objectives of the students	0.720
The opportunity to establish a healthy relationship with students	0.711
The opportunity to listen to students effectively	0.672
The opportunity to provide constructive feedback	0.652
The opportunity to develop a trusting relationship with students	0.502
Component 3
The opportunity to gain professional recognition	0.762	Experience and professional recognition of preceptorship
The opportunity to precept students as I had a similar experience	0.724