Table 1.
Factorial structure 4-factors, 35 items
| Do you think you have the ability to .... | Factor loadings | Mean score (SD) | I-CVI (R, C) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1 | Supervise and train co-workers/staff? | 0.775 | 5.21 (1.439) | 1 |
| Teach, supervise and assess students? | 0.760 | 5.37 (1.377) | 1.0 | |
| Inform and educate patients and next of kin in a group, taking into account time, form and content? | 0.721 | 5.40 (1.177) | 1.0 | |
| Inform and educate patients and next of kin individually, taking into account time, form and content? | 0.691 | 5.59 (1.106) | 1.0 | |
| Make sure that the patient and next of kin understand the information provided? | 0.664 | 5.76 (0.950) | 1.0 | |
| Implement new knowledge and thus promote nursing care in accordance with science and evidence-based practice? | 0.633 | 5.34 (1.159) | 0.94 | |
| Plan, consult, inform and cooperate with other actors in the chain of care? | 0.592 | 5.57 (1.070) | 1.0 | |
| Systematically lead, prioritise, delegate and coordinate nursing care within the team, based on the patient’s needs and the different competencies of co-workers/staff? | 0.574 | 5.40 (1.201) | 1.0 | |
| Make use of relevant patient records? | 0.536 | 5.76 (0.947) | 1.0 | |
| Carry out documentation according to current legislation? | 0.504 | 5.34 (1.130) | 1.0 | |
| In dialogue motivate the patient to comply with treatments? | 0.489 | 5.57 (1.021) | 1.0 | |
| Provide support and guidance to enable optimal participation in care and treatment, in dialogue with the patient and next of kin? | 0.484 | 5.66 (1.126) | 0.88 | |
| Use information and communication technology (ICT) to support nursing care? | 0.459 | 5.32 (1.245) | 1.0 | |
| Factor 2 | Show concern and respect for the patient’s autonomy, integrity and dignity? | 0.786 | 6.24 (0.917) | 1.0 |
| Communicate with patients, next of kin and staff respectfully, sensitively and empathetically? | 0.724 | 6.22 (0.956) | 1.0 | |
| Show openness to and respect for different values and faiths? | 0.709 | 6.13 (0.911) | 1.0 | |
| Utilise the knowledge and experience of the team and others, and through team collaboration contribute to a holistic view of the patient? | 0.636 | 6.09 (0.943) | 1.0 | |
| Handle sensitive information correctly and carefully? | 0.539 | 6.09 (0.966) | 1.0 | |
| Continuously engage in your own personal and professional competence development? | 0.538 | 5.73 (1.033) | 1.0 | |
| Utilise the knowledge and experience of the patient and/or their next of kin? | 0.516 | 5.82 (1.012) | 1.0 | |
| Factor 3 | Manage drugs adequately, applying knowledge in pharmacology? | 0.690 | 5.17 (1.329) | 1.0 |
| Question unclear instructions/prescriptions? | 0.622 | 5.36 (1.219) | 0.94 | |
| Independently administer prescriptions? | 0.607 | 3.62 (1.567) | 0.94 | |
| In case of a serious incident within or outside the care institution, apply emergency medical principles? | 0.590 | 5.47 (1.183) | 1.0 | |
| Handle medical products on the basis of existing regulations and safety routines? | 0.588 | 5.66 (1.132) | 1.0 | |
| Act adequately in case of unprofessional conduct by staff? | 0.508 | 5.31 (1.240) | 1.0 | |
| Pay attention to work-related risks and actively prevent these? | 0.499 | 5.59 (1.003) | 0.94 | |
| Comply with existing regulations as well as guidelines and procedures? | 0.494 | 5.62 (1.018) | 1.0 | |
| Display judgement, knowledge and thoroughness when informing and providing for the patient’s security and wellbeing during examinations and treatments? | 0.417 | 5.66 (1.056) | 1.0 | |
| Factor 4 | Cater for the patient’s needs regarding specific, physical nursing care? | 0.767 | 5.70 (1.041) | 1.0 |
| Cater for the patient’s needs regarding basic, physical nursing care? | 0.740 | 6.04 (0.972) | 1.0 | |
| Document the patient’s physical condition? | 0.726 | 5.80 (1.075) | 1.0 | |
| Independently apply the following stages in the nursing process: observation and assessment (nursing anamnesis, status and nursing goals)? | 0.667 | 5.39 (1.186) | 1.0 | |
| Document the patient’s psychological condition? | .0576 | 5.22 (1.214) | 1.0 | |
| Follow up the patient’s condition after examinations and treatments? | 0.493 | 5.63 (1.121) | 1.0 | |
Accumulated total explained variance = 65%. Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity: χ2 = 9014.86, p < 0.0001; Kaiser- Meyer- Olkin value = 0.96; SD – Standard Deviation; F1 – Development leadership and organisation of nursing care; F2 – Value-based nursing care; F3 – Documentation and administration of nursing care; F4 – Nursing care; Rating the scale is based on seven answer alternatives, from 1 = to a very small degree to 7 = to a very high degree; I-CVI (R, C) – Items Content Validity Index (Relevancy, Clarity)