Table 2 The NTMS scale items on a range from 1 to 5, N = 715

I write a set of goals for myself for each day

3.53

12.2

9.94

22.69

23.25

31.9

I have a set of goals for the entire week

3.41

10.9

13.71

23.64

26.85

24.9

I force myself to make time for planning

3.51

9.09

12.45

24.2

26.99

27.3

I spend enough time planning

3.37

11.2

12.87

25.45

28.53

I have a time to think about how plans will be translated into action

3.5

8.39

12.31

25.45

28.11

25.7

I have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish during day and make list of activities

3.62

7.55

9.37

25.45

28.81

28.8

Coordination of Medication Administration

3.84

4.76

7.14

20.73

33.47

33.9

Coordination of Treatments

3.84

5.6

9.24

15.69

34.03

35.4

Coordination of Procedures

3.86

4.91

8.7

17.81

32.12

36.5

Determine how reports will be given and received between shifts

3.87

5.04

9.8

15.41

32.35

37.4

I maintain a clean work area, and keep your desk organized

3.91

4.2

9.1

15.97

32.77

38

I group activities that are in the same location

3.82

4.62

9.24

20.45

30.39

35.3

I gather all equipment that will be needed before starting an activity.

3.94

4.62

7.7

15.41

33.19

39.1

I estimate the time needed to complete the task

3.85

3.92

8.96

17.93

36.13

33.1

I document the nursing intervention as soon as possible after the activity is completed

3.93

3.92

9.52

14.57

34.03

38

I handle paper work efficiently

3.86

5.18

8.68

16.95

33.33

35.9

I utilize appropriate technology to facilitate communication and documentation

3.78

7.01

7.99

19.07

31.98

33.9