Differences in Perceptions of Patient Safety Culture between Charge and Noncharge Nurses: Implications for Effectiveness Outcomes Research

Table 1

Sample characteristics.

Variable	Frequency
	𝑁	Percentage
Shift normally worked (𝑛=333)
Day	114	34.2
Night	113	33.9
Shift rotators	106	31.8
Number of years as registered nurse on current unit (𝑛=373)
Less than 1 year	33	8.8
1 to 5 years	220	59.0
6 or more years	120	32.2
Highest degree obtained (𝑛=375)
Diploma and associate	144	38.4
Baccalaureate	205	54.7
Masters	26	6.9