Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis results for NSPIC (N = 333)

Eigenvalue

 % of variability

 % of cumulative variability

  3. Instills in me a sense of hopefulness for the future.

  8. Cares about me as a person.

  13. Acknowledges his or her own limitations or mistakes.

  15. Clearly communicates his or her expectations.

  16. Serves as a trusted resource for personal problem solving.

  17. Offers support during stressful times.

  18. Accepts my negative feelings, while helping me to see the positive aspects.

  19. Allows me to express my true feelings.

  21. Inspires me to continue my knowledge and skills development.

  27. Helps me find personal meaning in my experiences.

  28. Encourages me to see others’ perspectives about life.

  29. Helps me understand the spiritual dimensions of life.

  1. Shows genuine interest in patients and their care.

  2. Displays kindness to me and others.

  4. Makes me feel that I can be successful.

  5. Helps me envision myself as a professional nurse.

  9. Respects me as a unique individual.

  10. Is attentive to me when we communicate.

  14. Makes himself or herself available to me.

  6. Makes me feel like a failure.

  7. Does not believe in me.

  12. Does not reveal any of his or her personal side.

  20. Discourages independent problem solving.

  22. Makes me nervous in the clinical laboratory.

  23. Does not trust my judgment in the clinical laboratory.

  24. Seems caught up in his or her own priorities, rather than responding to my needs.

  11. Inappropriately discloses personal information about me to others.

  25. Makes demands on my time that interfere with my basic personal needs.

  26. Focuses on completion of patient care tasks, rather than the patient’s needs.

  30. Is inflexible when faced with unexpected situations (happenings).

  31. Uses grades to maintain control of students.