An item analysis was performed on two rating scales, the Delta Survey of Nurses and the Delta Nursing Survey, developed for evaluating the preparation and job performance of nursing graduates. Resulting data supported the basic design of the instruments. The revised instruments consist of seven fewer items; two subtests were deleted, and a number of items were revised. The intended use of the instruments is to provide information relevant to the preservice and inservice training of nurses. The two instruments are included. (Author/BW)