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Descriptive Characteristics of the Inpatient Nurses
| Characteristic | Inpatient nurses (N = 40) |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (sd) | 43.6 (11.5) |
| Gender, % male | 30 |
| RN or advanced nurse training, %* | 84 |
| Experience as hospital nurse (years), median (IQR) | 5 (3–14) |
| Experience on current unit (years), median (IQR) | 2.5 (1.5–6) |
| Smoking status, % current smoker | 21 |
*Includes RN diploma, Bachelors (BSN), Masters (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing (PhD) degree
