Statement

Response (agree)^†

I have confidence in managing a patient care assignment on an adult medical-surgical unit: Caring for 2 patients.

107 (90.7%)

I have confidence in managing a patient care assignment on an adult medical-surgical unit: Caring for 3 patients.

109 (92.4%)

I have confidence in managing a patient care assignment on an adult medical-surgical unit: Caring for 4 patients.

102 (86.4%)

I feel confident communicating with other professionals e.g. physicians.

105 (89%)

I am comfortable communicating with adult medical-surgical patients from diverse populations.

105 (89%)

I am comfortable delegating tasks to the nursing assistant in adult medical-surgical.

101 (85.6%)

I have difficulty documenting adult medical-surgical care in the electronic medical record.

11 (9.3%)

I have difficulty prioritizing patient care needs.

7 (5.9%)

My clinical instructor provided feedback about my readiness to assume an RN role in adult medical-surgical care.

76 (64.4%)

I am confident in my ability to problem solve.

111 (94.1%)

I feel overwhelmed by ethical issues in my patient care responsibilities.

27 (22.9%)

I have difficulty recognizing a significant change in my patient’s condition.

4 (3.4%)

I have had opportunities to practice skills and procedures more than once. I am comfortable asking for help.

114 (96.6%)

I use current evidence to make clinical decisions.

103 (87.3%)

I am comfortable communicating and coordinating care with interdisciplinary team members.

113 (95.8%)

Simulations have helped me feel prepared for clinical practice.

98 (83.1%)

Writing reflective journals/logs provided insights into my own clinical decision-making skills.

58 (49.2%)

I feel comfortable knowing what to do for a dying patient.

79 (66.9%)

I am comfortable taking action to solve problems.

111 (94.9%)

I feel confident identifying actual or potential safety risks to my patients.

112 (94.9%)

I am satisfied with choosing nursing as a career. I feel ready for the professional nursing role.

90 (76.3%)