Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of the Sample of Nursing Assistants (NAs)
Total (n = 13) n (%) or mean ± std | |
|---|---|
Individual Characteristics | |
Race/Ethnicity | |
White | 1 (7.7) |
Black | 10 (76.9) |
Hispanic | 2 (15.4) |
Age, years | 42 ± 11.90 |
Gender (Female) | 12 (92.3) |
Certification | |
NA Certificate | 10 (76.9) |
NA (ED Tech)/EMT Certificate | 3 (23.1) |
Years in Profession | 9.4 ± 8.86 |
Years in Current Role | 5.9 ± 5.69 |
Unit/Department | 24.0 ± 4.3 |
Med Surg | 3 (23.1) |
ICU | 3 (23.1) |
Med Surg/ICU | 1 (7.7) |
Med Surg/Float Pool | 3 (23.1) |
ED | 3 (23.1) |