Table 1 Demographic characteristics of diploma and associate nurses (N = 73)
Characteristics | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Age, Years, (Median = 26, IQR = 5, Min. = 21, Max. = 54) | ||
20 to 25 | 34 | 46.6 |
26 to 30 | 29 | 39.7 |
Greater than 30 | 10 | 13.7 |
Sex | ||
Male | 18 | 24.7 |
Female | 55 | 75.3 |
Level of Education | ||
Associate nurse | 32 | 43.8 |
Diploma nurse | 41 | 56.2 |
Experience, Years, (Median = 4, IQR = 5, Min. = 1, Max. = 19) | ||
1 to 2 | 25 | 34.2 |
3 to 7 | 34 | 46.6 |
Greater than 7 | 14 | 19.2 |
Ward currently working | ||
Medical | 20 | 27.4 |
Surgical | 14 | 19.2 |
Emergency | 14 | 19.2 |
ICU | 13 | 17.8 |
Recovery | 8 | 11.0 |
ENT | 4 | 5.5 |