Table 2. The Distribution of Nurses by Their Professional Characteristics.
| Characteristics | Group I (n = 17)a | Group II (n = 31)a | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of years worked at their current unit | |||
| ≤ 6 years | 13 (76.5) | 27 (87.1) | |
| ≥ 7 years | 4 (23.5) | 4 (12.9) | 0.428 |
| Number of years worked in the profession | |||
| ≤ 6 years | 10 (58.8) | 20 (64.5) | |
| ≥ 7 years | 7 (41.2) | 11 (35.5) | 0.697 |
| Working hours | |||
| Constantly 08 - 16 | - | - | |
| Constantly 16 - 08 | - | - | - |
| Mixed | 17 (100.0) | 31 (100.0) | |
| Number of patients served | |||
| 1 – 10 | - | 14 (45.2) | |
| > 11 | 17 (100) | 17 (54.8) | |
| Level of satisfaction with the working environment | |||
| Satisfied | 8 (47.1) | 9 (29.0) | |
| Dissatisfied | 9 (52.9) | 22 (71.0) | 0.212 |
| Level of satisfaction with managers | |||
| Satisfied | 11 (64.7) | 15 (48.4) | |
| Dissatisfied | 6 (35.3) | 16 (51.6) | 0.278 |
| Choosing the nursing profession voluntarily | |||
| Yes | 11 (64.7) | 14 (45.2) | |
| No | 6 (35.3) | 17 (54.8) | 0.195 |
| Level of satisfaction with working as a nurse | |||
| Satisfied | 15 (88.2) | 23 (74.2) | |
| Dissatisfied | 2 (11.8) | 8 (25.8) | 0.459 |
| Choosing the unit | |||
| Voluntarily | 2 (11.8) | 13 (41.9) | |
| Involuntarily | 15 (88.2) | 18 (58.1) | 0.031 |
aValues are presented as No. (%).