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Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	3
Mean	2.70
Variance	0.34
Standard Deviation	0.59
Total Responses	210

 2. My first Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) job, was at:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	A freestanding children's hospital		50	24%
2	A children's hospital within a hospital		26	12%
3	An adult hospital with a Pediatric floor		9	4%
4	A clinic		85	40%
5	Other		40	19%
	Total		210

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	5
Mean	3.19
Variance	2.22
Standard Deviation	1.49
Total Responses	210

 3. As a first year Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I worked in:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	PICU		13	6%
2	Cardiac ICU		1	0%
3	ENT		1	0%
4	Hem Onc/BMT/Hemophilia		23	11%
5	Surgery-any type		3	1%
6	Cardiac-any unit other than ICU		0	0%
7	Other inpatient unit		10	5%
8	An other outpatient clinic		58	28%
9	A primary care office		72	34%
10	Other		28	13%
	Total		209

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	10
Mean	7.59
Variance	6.02
Standard Deviation	2.45
Total Responses	209

 4. My hospital/clinic has an orientation or transition to practice program for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	Yes		57	27%
2	No		151	73%
	Total		208

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	2
Mean	1.73
Variance	0.20
Standard Deviation	0.45
Total Responses	208

 5. I worked for the following number of years as a Registered Nurse (RN) before becoming a PNP:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	Never		6	3%
2	1-2 years		8	4%
3	2-4 years		31	15%
4	4-6 years		35	17%
5	Longer than 6 years		127	61%
	Total		207

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	5
Mean	4.30
Variance	1.09
Standard Deviation	1.05
Total Responses	207

 6. Currently I work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) at:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	A freestanding children's hospital		56	27%
2	A children's hospital within a hospital		29	14%
3	An adult hospital with a pediatric floor		5	2%
4	A clinic		61	29%
5	Other		59	28%
	Total		210

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	5
Mean	3.18
Variance	2.60
Standard Deviation	1.61
Total Responses	210

 7. Mentorship and support program at work. A mentor is a trusted confidant in the workplace, who offers support, guidance, and helps to work through problems.

#	Question	Yes	No	NA	Responses	Mean
1	There is an established mentorship program at my hospital or clinic.	44	145	20	209	1.89
2	I have a mentor.	71	108	30	209	1.80
3	My mentor is assigned to me.	22	125	61	208	2.19
4	I found a mentor on my own.	82	73	53	208	1.86
5	My mentor is available to me when I needed him/her.	95	47	67	209	1.87

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
There is an established mentorship program at my hospital or clinic.	1	3	1.89	0.29	0.54	209
I have a mentor.	1	3	1.80	0.45	0.67	209
My mentor is assigned to me.	1	3	2.19	0.37	0.53	208
I found a mentor on my own.	1	3	1.86	0.83	0.80	208
Clinical competencies.	1	3	1.87	0.76	0.87	209

 8. Currently I work as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) in:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	PICU		8	4%
2	Cardiac ICU		3	1%
3	ENT		1	0%
4	Hem Onc/BMT/Hemophilia		25	12%
5	Surgery-any type		6	3%
6	Cardiac-any unit other than ICU		3	1%
7	Other inpatient unit		11	5%
8	An other outpatient clinic		49	23%
9	A primary care office		60	29%
10	Other		43	21%
	Total		209

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	10
Mean	7.67
Variance	5.83
Standard Deviation	2.41
Total Responses	209

 9. Feedback on my performance in my current job (please rate the following).

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	I receive feedback from my supervisor frequently.	21	46	46	77	16	206	3.10
2	My supervisor's feedback is a thorough, objective assessments of my performance.	19	33	62	69	21	204	3.20
3	My supervisor's feedback is encouraging.	12	16	58	88	31	205	3.54
4	My personal evaluation of my success in accomplishing my goals is included in my evaluations.	7	17	42	89	48	203	3.76
5	I receive feedback from physicians.	8	18	30	107	41	204	3.76
6	I receive feedback from a preceptor.	55	39	71	28	4	197	2.43
7	The majority of my feedback is negative.	116	49	23	11	4	203	1.71
8	Feedback encourages me to modify my own actions.	3	5	41	136	19	204	3.80
9	Feedback, whether positive or negative, helps me accomplish my goals when it is based on measurable objectives.	2	3	34	130	25	204	3.95

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
I receive feedback from my supervisor frequently.	1	5	3.10	1.31	1.15	206
My supervisor's feedback is a thorough, objective assessments of my performance.	1	5	3.20	1.25	1.12	204
My supervisor's feedback is encouraging.	1	5	3.54	1.06	1.03	205
My personal evaluation of my success in accomplishing my goals is included in my evaluations.	1	5	3.76	1.04	1.02	203
I receive feedback from physicians.	1	5	3.76	1.00	1.00	204
I receive feedback from a preceptor.	1	5	2.43	1.22	1.10	197
The majority of my feedback is negative.	1	5	1.71	1.00	1.00	203
Feedback encourages me to modify my own actions.	1	5	3.80	0.49	0.70	204
Feedback, whether positive or negative, helps me accomplish my goals when it is based on measurable objectives.	1	5	3.95	0.48	0.70	204

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	Each team member has a clearly defined role.	3	20	32	105	35	195	3.76
2	Each team member is treated with respect.	5	15	28	105	43	196	3.85
3	My team is effective in overcoming challenges.	3	15	35	106	37	196	3.81
4	My team completes tasks that require a variety of skills.	2	5	20	117	50	194	4.07
5	My team agrees on evidence based practice.	3	6	34	105	47	195	3.96
6	My team receives external guidance to improve our communication.	16	44	64	57	14	195	3.05
7	My team strives to improve.	0	9	26	112	49	196	4.03
8	My team has a reasonable expectation of my role.	5	9	21	119	42	196	3.94
9	My contribution to the team is valued.	3	8	18	107	60	196	4.09
10	My team members support me.	3	11	20	105	57	196	4.03
11	I am given the opportunity to present an appropriate plan of care to the team.	0	10	27	99	59	195	4.06
12	I receive recognition for my contributions to the team.	8	14	42	90	42	196	3.73
13	I learn from my team	1	5	13	102	71	192	4.23

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
Each team member has a clearly defined role.	1	5	3.76	0.84	0.92	195
Each team member is treated with respect.	1	5	3.85	0.88	0.94	196
My team is effective in overcoming challenges.	1	5	3.81	0.78	0.88	196
My team completes tasks that require a variety of skills.	1	5	4.07	0.55	0.74	194
My team agrees on evidence based practice.	1	5	3.96	0.68	0.82	195
My team receives external guidance to improve our communication.	1	5	3.05	1.14	1.07	195
My team strives to improve.	2	5	4.03	0.57	0.75	196
My team has a reasonable expectation of my role.	1	5	3.94	0.73	0.86	196
My contribution to the team is valued.	1	5	4.09	0.70	0.83	196
My team members support me.	1	5	4.03	0.73	0.87	196
I am given the opportunity to present an appropriate plan of care to the team.	2	5	4.06	0.65	0.80	195
I receive recognition for my contributions to the team.	1	5	3.73	1.02	1.01	196
I learn from my team	1	5	4.23	0.54	0.73	192

11. In my current role (please rate the following):

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	I am competent in my role. 0 0 3 79 125 207 4.59	0	0	3	79	125	207	4.59
2	I can ask for help when needed.	1	3	2	72	129	207	4.57
3	I enjoy my work.	2	6	10	76	113	207	4.41
4	My tasks are manageable.	2	10	11	87	93	203	4.28
5	There is high turnover (attrition) in my department.	72	66	40	16	9	203	2.13

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
I am competent in my role.	3	5	4.59	0.27	0.52	207
I can ask for help when needed.	1	5	4.57	0.41	0.64	207
I enjoy my work.	1	5	4.41	0.63	0.79	207
My tasks are manageable.	1	5	4.28	0.73	0.65	203
There is high turnover (attrition) in my department.	1	5	2.13	1.25	1.12	203

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	I have clear, specific and measurable performance goals.	7	27	44	97	30	205	3.57
2	My supervisor sets my performance goals.	29	59	61	47	9	205	2.75
3	My goals are challenging and attainable.		13	45	109	33	204	3.75
4	My goals have intermediate milestones or benchmarks that are measured on a regular basis.	12	58	63	59	13	205	3.01
5	My goals are motivating and personally satisfying.	8	23	54	94	25	205	3.53
6	I meet my performance goals.	3	4	37	102	59	205	4.02
7	My goals align with my values and priorities.	4	12	49	81	57	203	3.86

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
I have clear, specific and measurable performance goals.	1	5	3.57	1.01	1.01	205
My supervisor sets my performance goals.	1	5	2.75	1.20	1.10	205
My goals are challenging and attainable.	1	5	3.75	0.76	0.87	204
My goals have intermediate milestones or benchmarks that are measured on a regular basis.	1	5	3.01	1.06	1.03	205
My goals are motivating and personally satisfying.	1	5	3.52	0.97	0.98	205
I meet my performance goals.	1	5	4.02	0.68	0.83	205
My goals align with my values and priorities.	1	5	3.86	0.92	0.96	203

Answer	Min Value	Max Value	Average Value	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
I have support from my department to perform my job responsibilities.	0	100	80.57	20.35	204
I access a database with questions and answers regarding issues I face frequently.	0	100	48.54	35.98	200
I have confidence in my skills and knowledge required to perform my job.	0	100	90.31	14.27	207
I have confidence in my ability to make important decisions, order treatments, and perform procedures.	0	100	90.39	14.89	206
I am comfortable communicating a care plan to physicians.	0	100	92.86	13.99	206
I have a positive impact on patients and their outcomes.	0	100	93.56	12.66	205
I am comfortable with all the procedures I perform.	0	100	89.04	19.15	205