Table 1 General characteristics of participants (n = 26)
From: Expert nurses’ coping strategies in ethically challenging situations: a qualitative study
Characteristics | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex | Female | 26 (100) |
Age (years) | 36.7 (32–44) | |
Education level | Associate degree | 3 (11.5) |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 18 (69.2) | |
Master of Science in Nursing | 5 (19.3) | |
Work experience (years) | 12.1 (7.10–17.10) | |
Department | Medical department | 8 (30.8) |
Surgical department | 8 (30.8) | |
Intensive care unit | 5 (19.2) | |
Operating department | 2 (7.7) | |
Emergency department | 2 (7.7) | |
Pediatric department | 1 (3.8) | |
Position | Registered Nurse | 14 (53.8) |
Charge Nurse | 12 (46.2) | |