Table 3

Motivation score ≥6, defined as high motivation and the explanations/statements

Categories emerged as explanation for high motivation
Frequencies of statements in data

The degree of difficulty/demand on studies was experienced as stimulating
5
Very engaged teachers
18
A stimulating organisation of the program was noticed
29
The certificate to be a nurse is attractive – long for working as a nurse
125
Having a positive attitude to the studies
29
Achieving a good study result
11
Having a good life situation
6
A good friendship to fellow-students was experienced
11

Frequencies of responses scored ≥6
234

Nilsson and Warrén Stomberg BMC Nursing 2008 7:6   doi:10.1186/1472-6955-7-6