Demographic characteristics of participants (n = 13)
| Characteristic | No. (%) of participants |
|---|---|
| Years of experience as NP | |
| < 5 | 8 (62) |
| > 5 | 5 (38) |
| Years of experience as RN | |
| < 5 | 5 (38) |
| 5–10 | 3 (23) |
| > 10 | 5 (38) |
| Number of practice sites | |
| 1 | 2 (15) |
| > 1 | 11 (85) |
| Focus of practice | |
| Primary care | 10 (77) |
| Primary care + specialty care | 3 (23) |
| Geographic location | |
| Urban (population > 10 000) | 8 (62) |
| Rural (population < 10 000) | 5 (38) |
Note: NP = nurse practitioner, RN = registered nurse.