Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the survey responders (N = 89)

Age range in years

<31

16 (18)

31-40

26 (29)

41-50

30 (34)

51-60

13 (15)

>60

4 (4)

Female gender

87 (98)

Years of nephrology nursing

<1

9 (10)

1-5

34 (38)

6-10

23 (26)

11-15

11 (12)

16-20

6 (7)

>20

6 (7)

In-center HD unit

Local

53 (60)

Satellite

36 (40)

Nursing education in Canada

89 (100)

CNeph(C) certification*

4 (5)