Mean ± SD

Age

29.5 ± 6.07

Years of nursing

7.9 ± 6.40

Years of surgical nursing

5.1 ± 4.53

Sex

n = 20

Male

3

Female

17

Nursing modality

n = 20

Primary nursing

12

Team nursing

6

Nurse who is taking care of the patient

1

Functional modality

1

Clinical department

n = 20

Gastrointestinal surgery

8

Cardiovascular surgery

10

Orthopedic surgery

1

Thyroid and breast surgery

1

Educational background

n = 20

Nursing school 2-year course

3

Nursing school 3-year course

4

Junior college, nursing

2

University

11

Cognitive style

n = 20

Impulsivity

9

Reflectivity

11