ASORN Quick Question #20
April 2006
One hundred and eighty-eight ASORN members responded to this needs assessment survey about retina-focused educational programs. Results are given in number of responses for each answer, unless otherwise indicated.
How would you describe your current position? (select one best answer)
| Private office/clinic nurse/technician | 44 |
ASC nurse/technician |
45 |
Hospital-based and/or university-based nurse/technician |
48 |
Manager/educator |
34 |
Advanced practice nurse and/or own practice |
04 |
Industry representative |
01 |
Other |
11 |
What means of continuing education do you most prefer?
| live seminars | 131 |
printed materials |
29 |
online activities |
28 |
other |
0 |
How many years have you been working in ophthalmology?
| Average Response: 17 years |
What is your primary specialty area?
| Posterior Segment | 59 |
Anterior Segment |
76 |
Refractive Surgery |
5 |
Glaucoma |
2 |
Other |
44 |
What is the average number of retinal patients you care for during a typical week?
| Average Response: 72 patients |
Check all that you would like current information on:
| Overview of the retina | 128 |
Common pathology of the retina |
126 |
Current treatments of retinal disease |
154 |
Emerging treatments and research |
161 |