4. I often receive conflicting instructions from the clinical teacher. 148(31.2) 165(34.8) 161(34.0) 5. Sometimes, the work the clinical teacher assigns is too difficult or complicated. 93(19.6) 197(41.6) 184(38.8) Role overload 1. I feel I have no time to take a vacation. 211(44.5) 151(31.9) 112(23.6) 2. I have too much work to complete in a day. 116(24.5) 206(43.5) 152(32.1) 3. My work seems to get harder and harder. 88(18.6) 167(35.2) 219(46.2) 4. I am responsible for a lot of work or tasks, and they are too much to deal with. 62(13.1) 213(44.9) 199(42.0) Role ambiguity 1. I know how to use my time properly. 33(7.0) 191(40.3) 250(52.7) 2. I know what I have to do every day. 30(6.3) 130(27.4) 314(66.2) 3. I know the clinical teacher’s expectations for my work. 72(15.2) 191(40.3) 211(44.5) Appendix 3 The absolute frequency of ratings per item of the Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing Students. Ratings(n(%)) Sub-dimension Item Conformation Neutral Unconformity Professional self-image 1. I would like to be a nurse. 213(44.9) 175(36.9) 86(18.1) 2. I will not change my current career direction. 247(52.1) 137(28.9) 90(19.0) 3. I like my major and intend to actively develop in this direction. 219(46.2) 162(34.2) 93(19.6) 4. I am proud to work in the field of nursing. 189(39.9) 210(44.3) 75(15.8)
4. I often receive conflicting instructions from the clinical teacher. 148(31.2) 165(34.8) 161(34.0) 5. Sometimes, the work the clinical teacher assigns is too difficult or complicated. 93(19.6) 197(41.6) 184(38.8) Role overload 1. I feel I have no time to take a vacation. 211(44.5) 151(31.9) 112(23.6) 2. I have too much work to complete in a day. 116(24.5) 206(43.5) 152(32.1) 3. My work seems to get harder and harder. 88(18.6) 167(35.2) 219(46.2) 4. I am responsible for a lot of work or tasks, and they are too much to deal with. 62(13.1) 213(44.9) 199(42.0) Role ambiguity 1. I know how to use my time properly. 33(7.0) 191(40.3) 250(52.7) 2. I know what I have to do every day. 30(6.3) 130(27.4) 314(66.2) 3. I know the clinical teacher’s expectations for my work. 72(15.2) 191(40.3) 211(44.5) Appendix 3 The absolute frequency of ratings per item of the Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing Students. Sub-dimension Item Ratings(n(%)) Conformation Neutral Unconformity Professional self-image 1. I would like to be a nurse. 213(44.9) 175(36.9) 86(18.1) 2. I will not change my current career direction. 247(52.1) 137(28.9) 90(19.0) 3. I like my major and intend to actively develop in this direction. 219(46.2) 162(34.2) 93(19.6) 4. I am proud to work in the field of nursing. 189(39.9) 210(44.3) 75(15.8)
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