Variable | n (%) | |
---|---|---|
Gender | ||
 Female | 15 (100) | |
 Male | 0 | |
Experience in Years | Nurses (mean) | Health Care Aides (mean) |
 Personal Care Home | 14.88 | 13.84 |
 Geriatrics | 19.13 | 14.15 |
Total Health Care Experience | 19.69 | 13.84 |
Professional Designation | ||
 Registered Nurse | 4(27) | |
 Licensed Practical Nurse | 4(27) | |
 Health Care Aide | 7(47) | |
Education Completed | ||
 Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing | 1 (7) | |
 Registered Nurse Diploma | 3 (20) | |
 Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma | 4 (27) | |
 Health Care Aide Certification | 7(47) | |
Employment Status | ||
 Full-time | 11(73) | |
 Part-time | 4(27) | |
Specialized Palliative Care Course | ||
 Yes | 7(47) | |
 No | 8(53) | |
Dementia Care Training (n = 14) | ||
 Yes | 12(86) | |
 No | 2(14) | |
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification (Nurses only; n = 8) | ||
 Yes | 0 | |
 No | 8(100) | |
Gerontological Nursing Certification (Nurses only; n = 8) | ||
 Yes | 2(25) | |
 No | 6(75) |