Table 4-2. Distribution of Database Respondents by Staff Position
2009 Comparative Database Report
Staff Position | 2009 Database Respondents | |
---|---|---|
Number | Percent | |
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 66,261 | 36% |
Other | 40,839 | 22% |
Technician (EKG, Lab, Radiology) | 19,230 | 10% |
Administration/Management | 13,750 | 7% |
Unit Assistant/Clerk/Secretary | 11,914 | 6% |
Patient Care Asst/Hospital Aide/Care Partner | 10,386 | 6% |
Therapists (Respiratory, Physical, Occupational or Speech) | 9,026 | 5% |
Attending/Staff Physician, Resident Physician/Physician in Training, or Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) | 8,084 | 4% |
Pharmacist | 3,123 | 2% |
Dietician | 1,195 | 1% |
Total | 183,808 | 99% |
Missing: Did not answer or were not asked the question | 12,654 | |
Overall total | 196,462 |
Note: Percentages add to less than 100 percent due to rounding.