| Characteristics | Frequency | |
| Improve nursing practice by influencing positively the patient outcomes | Yes No | 32.2% 67.8% |
| Prioritization of nursing care based on nursing theory | Yes No | 27.1% 72.9% |
| Provide a rational nursing for reliable and valid data collection on clients’ situation | Yes No | 27.1% 72.9% |
| Use of nursing theory based on personal experience | Yes No | 40.7% 59.3% |