Construction of the role adaptation scale in new nurses

Objective To develop and establish the role adaptation scale (RAS) in new nurses. Methods We analyzed and evaluated the cultural differences, validity and reliability of RAS by interviewing 5 nursing experts and investigating 307 new nurses. Results There were good face validity, content validity and construct validity (0.96) . The positive correlation had been observed between role adaptation of new nurses and their factors (r=0.307-0.781, P 0.4 (all P<0.01) . Conclusions RAS has good validity and reliability and it is suitable as a scale to evaluate the role adaptation in new nurses. Key words: New nurses; Role adaptation scale; Validity; Reliability