- Score of 10 or more
- Assertiveness is a learned trait and you need to start practicing assertiveness. Make an extra effort to read the sections of the book and find ways to start practicing.
- Score of 8-10
- You’re doing great! Keep up the good work! Continue to work on areas that you are hesitant, but you are on the right track.
- Score of 0-8
- You are definitely assertive. Make sure to watch that fine line of assertive versus aggressive; as well as professional versus unprofessional and hard to work with.
1. Feel self-conscious if someone watches you work with a client?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
2. Not feel confident in your nursing judgment?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
3. Hesitate to express your feelings?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
4. Avoid questioning people in authority?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
5. Feed uncomfortable speaking up in class?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
6. Ever say, “I hate to bother you…”?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
7. Feel people take advantage of you at work?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
8. Ever feel reluctant to turn down a classmate who asks you to do his or her work?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
9. Avoid protesting an unfair grade or evaluation?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No
10. Have trouble starting a conversation?
- Yes
- Sometimes
- No