Nursing Attitudes and Perceptions Scale (NAP)
DIRECTIONS: In this survey, we are trying to learn how you and your classmates feel about nursing as a profession. This is NOT a test for your class, and you will not be graded! In fact, there are no right or wrong answers; we are interested in your personal opinions. The information that we receive from this survey will be confidential. The results of this survey may be used in the future for additional studies. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Thank you for your participation!
For each of the following questions, check the one answer that best expresses your view of the nursing profession.
1. For me the thought of becoming a nurse is:
Extremely desirable Desirable
Neither desirable nor undesirable Undesirable
Extremely undesirable
2. Most people who are important to me would approve of me becoming a nurse.
Strongly agree Agree
Undecided Disagree
Strongly disagree
3. I am confident that I can become a nurse.
Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably false Definitely false
4. Looking ahead, I think I will try to become a nurse.
Extremely likely Quite likely
Neither likely nor unlikely Quite unlikely
Extremely unlikely
5. Nursing as a career choice is:
Extremely likely Likely
Neither likely or unlikely Unlikely
Extremely unlikely
6. A lot of people I am close to are nurses.
Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably false Definitely false
7. It is entirely up to me whether I choose nursing as a profession.
Strongly agree Agree
Undecided Disagree
Strongly disagree
8. I am planning to become a nurse.
Definitely yes Probably yes Undecided Probably not Definitely not
9. For me to be recognized as nurse would be:
Extremely desirable Desirable
Neither desirable or undesirable Quite beneficial
Extremely beneficial
10. Most people whose opinions I value think that I should chose nursing as a profession.
Strongly agree Agree
Undecided Disagree
Strongly disagree
11. If I wanted to, I could be a nurse.
Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably false Definitely false
Definitely yes Probably yes Undecided Probably not Definitely not
13. For me to be a nurse would be:
Extremely desirable Desirable
Neither desirable nor undesirable Undesirable
Extremely undesirable
14. Most people I look up to are nurses.
Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably false Definitely false
15. I have complete control over my career choice.
Strongly agree Agree
Undecided Disagree
Strongly disagree
16. I intend to become a nurse.
Extremely likely Quite likely
Neither likely nor unlikely Quite unlikely
Extremely unlikely (-2)
17. Looking back over the past six months, how often have you thought about choosing nursing as a profession?
Every day
Almost every day Most days
Some days Never
18. I believe that nursing is a career for both males and females to pursue.
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
19. I feel that male and female nurses can be equally caring and nurturing.
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
20. The current portrayal of nursing by the mass media (e.g. television, films, magazines) encourages to choose nursing as a profession.
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
21. I feel that nursing is more appropriate for females because they tend to be more caring and compassionate.
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
22. The current portrayal of nursing by mass media (e.g. television, films, magazines) discourages men from choosing nursing as a career.
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
23. I would encourage a male family member (brother, son, partner) to pursue nursing as a challenging and rewarding career choice.
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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25. How would you describe nursing in ONE word? (Please write on the line below):
______________________
26. What is your age?
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27. What grade are you in?
9th 10th 11th 12th
28. What is your current gender identity? (select all that apply) Male (1)
Female (2)
Trans male/Trans man (3) Trans female/Trans woman (4)
Genderqueer/Gender non-conforming (5) Different identity (please state): _______
29. Please indicate your self-identified race or ethnicity. (select all that apply) White (1)
Black/African American (2) Hispanic/Latino/Latina (3) Asian (4)
Pacific Islander (5) American Indian (6) Alaskan Native (7) Multicultural (8)
Other (please state) _____________(9)
30. Do you think of yourself as: (select all that apply) Straight (1)
Gay (2)
Lesbian (3) Bisexual (4)
Not listed above (please state) _______________(5)
31. Which high school do you attend?
A High School (1) H High School (2) L High School (3) R High School (4)
