Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the nurses in the sample
| Characteristics | Intervention group | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ns | ||
| Female | 100% | 90% | |
| Male | N/A | 10% | |
| Age | 38 yr (mean) | 37 yr (mean) | ns |
| Education level | ns | ||
| Diploma | 9% | 10% | |
| Associate degree | 36% | 50% | |
| Bachelor's degree | 55% | 30% | |
| Master's degree | N/A | 10% | |
| Employment status | ns | ||
| Full-time | 91% | 90% | |
| Part-time | 9% | 10% | |
| Length of time as RN | 13 yr (mean) | 7.8 yr (mean) | ns |
| Length of time worked in emergency care field | 8.3 yr (mean) | 6.7 yr (mean) | ns |
| Length of time worked in hospital ED | 4.8 yr (mean) | 5.3 yr (mean) | ns |