Table 1 Pattern Matrix of Exploratory Factor Analysis (Final Stage) (N = 480)

45

I take action to create a safe environment.

0.70

0.01

0.13

0.04

37

I share new knowledge and skills with fellow nurses.

0.70

0.00

0.06

0.03

42

I look back and reflect on the nursing I have performed.

0.69

0.01

0.12

0.06

29

I support my fellow nurses.

0.69

0.05

0.02

0.01

39

I empathize with the nursing clients.

0.68

0.08

0.04

0.01

21

I respect nursing clients as human beings with dignity.

0.66

0.07

0.01

0.11

36

I take ethical attitudes and behaviors as a professional nurse.

0.65

0.01

0.08

0.08

22

I make inferences and judgments based on evidence.

0.59

0.04

0.19

0.05

18

I know that professional nurses are trusted in our society.

0.03

0.92

0.08

0.02

19

I know that professional nurses are recognized in our society.

0.16

0.73

0.13

0.02

17

I am respected by nursing clients as a professional nurse.

0.04

0.60

0.21

0.12

13

I show appropriate leadership in my position.

0.01

0.07

0.84

0.03

12

I am sensitive to the needs of nursing clients.

0.24

0.03

0.56

0.03

15

I actively participate in activities that change and improve the work environment and organizational culture.

0.08

0.13

0.52

0.18

8

I take the initiative in planning and performing nursing care.

0.17

0.02

0.48

0.20

11

I know and comply with the standards of the nursing profession.

0.24

0.00

0.44

0.15

4

I have a continuing need to learn as a professional nurse.

0.05

0.07

0.08

0.87

5

I am motivated to provide nursing care.

0.08

0.10

0.04

0.82

3

I apply new knowledge and skills to my nursing performance.

0.01

0.02

0.09

0.67

6

I perform nursing with a sense of duty.

0.19

0.06

0.05

0.60

2

I take pride in being a professional nurse.

0.02

0.19

0.08

0.57

10.51

1.45

1.13

1.01

50.03

57.00

62.32

67.12