Table 1 Characteristics of the participants
Characteristic | Total (N = 719) | |
|---|---|---|
n | % | |
Sex, men | 337 | 46.9 |
Age, mean (SD) | 23.1 | (3.4) |
English proficiency | Â | Â |
 >Moderate | 406 | 56.5 |
 Low | 262 | 36.4 |
 Very low | 51 | 7.1 |
High school grade | Â | Â |
 Good and higher | 167 | 23.2 |
 Satisfactory | 209 | 29.1 |
 Limited achievement | 343 | 47.7 |
Previous working experience | 177 | 24.6 |
Length of working experience in months, mean (SD) | 42.5 | (35.2) |
Type of school (public) | 568 | 79.0 |
Type of course, upgrading course from primary nurses | 90 | 12.5 |
Internship (finished) | 230 | 32.0 |
Plan after graduation | Â | Â |
 Work as nurse | 683 | 95.0 |
 Continue to study | 528 | 73.4 |
 Neither study nor work in nursing | 36 | 5.0 |