Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participant nurses (n = 248)
Characteristic | % (n)1 | Characteristic | % (n)1 |
|---|---|---|---|
REGION | Â | RESEARCH EXPERIENCE | Â |
Region 1 | 58.1% (144) | None | 48.0% (119) |
Region 2 | 4.8% (12) | As a participant | 32.3% (80) |
Region 3 | 7.3% (18) | Data Collection | 10.5% (26) |
Region 4 | 6.0% (15) | Other3 | 9.2% (23) |
Region 5 | 8.9% (22) | Â | Â |
Region 6/72 | 3.2% (8) | Â | Â |
Region 8 | 11.7% (29) | Â | Â |
CLINICAL AREA | Â | EDUCATION | Â |
Critical Care | 35.9% (89) | RN Diploma | 40.3% (100) |
Medicine | 23.4% (58) | RN Diploma + Specialty Course | 22.2% (55) |
Surgery | 22.2% (55) | Bachelor's Degree | 37.1% (92) |
Med-Surg Unit | 18.5% (46) | Master's Degree | 0.4% (1) |
EMPLOYMENT STATUS | Â | P&P DEVELOPMENT | Â |
Full-Time | 76.6% (190) | Never | 78.6% (195) |
Part-Time | 14.9% (37) | Currently or recently (past 12 months) | 8.5% (21) |
Temporary/Casual | 8.5% (21) | More then 12 months ago | 12.9% (32) |
YEARS IN NURSING | Â | EDUCATION PROGRAM | Â |
Mean (SD) | 11.4 (8.2) | Yes | 13.7% (34) |
YEARS IN CURRENT POSITION | Â | No | 86.3% (214) |
Mean (SD) | 6.6 (5.7) | Â | Â |