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

Table 2

Charge nurse characteristics.

Variable	𝑁	Percentage
Charge nurse experience (𝑛=374)
(1) some charge	215	57.5
(a) permanent charge	23	6.1
(b) relief charge	192	51.3
(2) no charge (staff nurse)	159	42.5
Percentage shifts worked incharge in the past month (𝑛=207)
<25% of shifts worked	92	44.4
>25% of shifts worked	115	55.5
Number of years as a charge nurse on current unit (𝑛=228)
Less than 1 year	30	13.2
1 to 5 years	114	50.0
More than 5 years	84	36.8
Shadow-charge orientation (𝑛=228)
None	17	7.5
1-2 shifts	144	63.2
3 or more shifts	67	29.4