Table 2.
Characteristics of first-line nurse managers (FLNMs).
| Characteristics | Millennials (18–37 years) | Gen Xers (38–53 years) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 27 (10.62) | 27 (10.62) | 54 (21.25) |
| Female | 91 (35.83) | 109 (42.92) | 200 (78.75) |
| Total | 118 (46.45) | 136 (53.54) | 254 (100) |
| Educational background | |||
| Professional nursing degree (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree) | 85 (33.46) | 104 (40.95) | 189 (71.59) |
| Technical nursing degree (Diploma III and Diploma IV) | 33 (12.99) | 32 (12.59) | 65 (25.59) |
| Total | 118 (46.45) | 136 (53.54) | 254 (100) |
| Management training attendance | |||
| Yes | 61 (24.0) | 82 (32.28) | 143 (56.29) |
| No | 57 (22.45) | 54 (21.26) | 111 (43.71) |
| Total | 118 (46.45) | 136 (53.54) | 254 (100) |
| Working experience as a nurse before becoming an FLNM, mean (SD) | 9.89 (3.64) | 15.07 (4.79) | 12.78 (5.18) |
| Length of work in current workplace as an FLNM, mean (SD) | 3.04 (1.26) | 4.88 (1.66) | 4.06 (1.79) |