| n | Confident | Need training | |
| 1) Managing ethical issues or dilemma | 191 | 77 [40%] | 114 [60%] |
| 2) Doing clinical audit of documentation | 209 | 102 [49%] | 107 [51%] |
| 3) Documenting care | 222 | 175 [79%] | 47 [21%] |
| 4) Providing person centred care | 227 | 160 [70%] | 67 [30%] |
| 5) Mentoring nursing students | 190 | 134 [71%] | 56 [29%] |
| 6) Mentoring junior colleagues | 190 | 134 [71%] | 56 [29%] |
| 7) Working within a multidisciplinary team | 222 | 168 [76%] | 54 [24%] |
| 8) Managing conflict within nursing team | 203 | 116 [57%] | 87 [43%] |
| 9) Preparing a project plan | 145 | 62 [43%] | 83 [57%] |
| 10) Contributing to policies and procedures in practice area | 174 | 94 [54%] | 80 [45%] |
| 11) Assessing and managing staff stress | 210 | 111 [53%] | 99 [47%] |
| 12) Initiate or introduce innovation in the ward/unit/community | 161 | 73 [45%] | 88 [54%] |
| 13) Performance appraisal of staff and colleagues | 197 | 120 [61%] | 77 [39%] |