Table 1 Perceptions of being a nurse survey tool (PRN)

Q1 Nursing is physically demanding

Q2 Nursing is emotionally demanding

Q3 Nurses experience social isolation due to shift work

Q4 Nurses find it difficult to achieve work-life balance

Q5 Nursing is emotionally rewarding

Q6 Nurses work in unsafe environments (for example: physically, emotionally and culturally)

Q7 Nurses support each other

Q8 Nurses are required to work shifts including, weekends, and public holidays

Q9 Nursing offers job security

Q10 Nursing requires continual professional development

Q11 Nursing is a profession

Q12 Nurses are well paid

Q13 Nurses have diverse career opportunities

Q14 Nurses are leaders

Q15 Nurses are respected by the community

Q16 Nurses are ethical

Q17 Nurses are adaptable

Q18 Nurses are empathetic

Q19 Nurses are kind and caring

Q20 Nurses are respectful

Q21 Nurses are good communicators

Q22 Nurses are good listeners

Q23 Nurses are resilient

Q24 Nurses improve patients’ quality of care

Q25 Nurses save lives

Q26 Nurses have a lot of responsibility

Q27 Nursing is unpredictable

Q28 Nurses are health educators

Q29 Nurses care for patients with an individualised perspective

Q30 Nurses prioritise care

Q31 Nurses advocate for their patients

Q32 Nurses work collaboratively with other health professionals

Q33 Nurses provide support and reassurance

Q34 Nursing assessments influence patient care