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Getting Started
These questions are about working conditions, including the work setting and possible hazards, the pace of
work, and interactions with others. Please respond with answers that best describe your current job,
summarized below.

Registered Nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and
maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled
patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case
management. Licensing or registration required.

Mark your response by placing a check mark, an “X,” or completely filling in the circle:

✓
1.

or

X

or

How frequently does your current job require each of the following items?
Once a year Once a month
or more but or more but Once a week
not every
not every
or more but
Never
month
week
not every day
a. Face-to-face
discussions with
individuals and
within teams

Every day

b. Public speaking (one
speaker with an
audience)
c. Telephone
conversation
d. E-mail
e. Written letters and
memos
2.

How much contact with others (by telephone, face-to-face, or otherwise) is required to perform your
current job?
No contact with others
Occasional contact with others
Contact with others about half the time
Contact with others most of the time
Constant contact with others

3.

In your current job, how important are each of the following interactions?
Not
important
Fairly
Very
Extremely
at all
important Important important important
a. Work with or contribute to a work
group or team
b. Deal with external customers (as in
retail sales) or the public in general
(as in police work)
c. Coordinate or lead others in
accomplishing work activities (not as
a supervisor or team leader)

4.

In your current job, how responsible are you for the following?
No
Limited
Moderate
High
Very high
responsibility responsibility responsibility responsibility responsibility
a. Health and safety of
other workers
b. Work outcomes and
results of other workers

5.

How frequently do the following occur in your current job?

Never

Once a
Once a year month or
or more but more but
not every not every
month
week

Once a
week or
more but
not every
day

Every day

a. Conflict situations
b. Dealing with unpleasant, angry, or
discourteous people
c. Dealing with violent or physically
aggressive people
6.

How often does your current job require you to work in the following environments?

Never
a. Indoors in an environmentally
controlled environment (like a
warehouse with air conditioning)
b. In an environment that is not
environmentally controlled (like a
warehouse without air
conditioning)
c. Outdoors, exposed to all weather
conditions
d. Outdoors, under cover (like in an
open shed)
e. In an open vehicle or operating
equipment (like a tractor)
f. In a closed vehicle or operate
enclosed equipment (like a car)

Once a
Once a year month or
or more but more but
not every not every
month
week

Once a
week or
more but
not every
day

Every day

7.

How physically close to other people are you when you perform your current job?
I don’t work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)
I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)
Slightly close (e.g., shared office)
Moderately close (at arm’s length)
Very close (nearly touching)

8.

In your current job, how often are you exposed to the following conditions?

Never
a. Sounds and noise levels
that are distracting and
uncomfortable
b. Very hot (above 90° F)
or very cold (under 32°
F) temperatures
c. Extremely bright or
inadequate lighting
conditions
d. Contaminants (such as
pollutants, gases, dust,
or odors)
e. Cramped work space
that requires getting
into awkward positions
f. Whole body vibration
(like operating a
jackhammer or earth
moving equipment)

Once a year
Once a
or more but
month or Once a week
not every more but not or more but
month
every week not every day

Every day

9.

How often does your current job require that you be exposed to the following conditions?

Never
a. Radiation
b. Diseases or infection—This can
happen with workers in patient
care, laboratory work, sanitation
control, etc.
c. High places—This can happen
for workers who work on poles,
scaffolding, catwalks, or ladders
longer than 8 feet in length
d. Hazardous conditions—This can
happen when working with
high-voltage electricity,
flammable material, explosives,
or chemicals. Do not include
working with hazardous
equipment
e. Hazardous equipment—This
includes working with saws,
close to machinery with exposed
moving parts, or working near
vehicular traffic (but not
including driving a vehicle)
f. Minor burns, cuts, bites, or
stings

Once a
Once a year month or
or more but more but
not every not every
month
week

Once a
week or
more
but not
every day

Every day

10. How much time in your current job do you spend doing each of the following?

Never

Less than
half the
time

About half
the time

More than Continually
half the
or almost
time
continually

a. Sitting
b. Standing
c. Climbing ladders, scaffolds,
poles, etc.
d. Walking or running
e. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, or
crawling
11. How much time in your current job do you spend doing each of the following?

Never

Less than
half the
time

More than Continually
About half half the
or almost
the time
time
continually

a. Keeping or regaining your balance
b. Using your hands to handle,
control, or feel objects, tools, or
controls
c. Bending or twisting your body
d. Making repetitive motions
12. In your current job, how often do you wear each of the following?

Never
a. Common protective or safety
equipment, such as safety shoes,
glasses, gloves, hearing protection,
hard hats, or life-jackets
b. Specialized protective or safety
equipment, such as breathing
apparatus, safety harness, full
protection suits, or radiation
protection

Once a year Once a
or more
month or
but not
more but
every
not every
month
week

Once a
week or
more but
not every
day

Every day

13. How serious a mistake can you make on your current job (one you can’t easily correct)?
Not serious at all
Fairly serious
Serious
Very serious
Extremely serious
14. In your current job, what results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or
reputation or financial resources of your employer?
No results
Minor results
Moderate results
Important results
Very important results
15. In your current job, how often do your decisions affect other people or the image or reputation or
financial resources of your employer?
Never
Once a year or more but not every month
Once a month or more but not every week
Once a week or more but not every day
Every day
16. In your current job, how much freedom do you have to make decisions without supervision?
No freedom
Very little freedom
Limited freedom
Some freedom
A lot of freedom
17. How automated is your current job?
Not at all automated
Slightly automated
Moderately automated
Highly automated
Completely automated
18. How important to your current job is being very exact or highly accurate?
Not important at all
Fairly important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

19. How important to your current job are continuous, repetitive physical activities (like key entry) or
mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger)?
Not important at all
Fairly important
Important
Very important
Extremely important
20. How much freedom do you have to determine the tasks, priorities, or goals of your current job?
No freedom
Very little freedom
Limited freedom
Some freedom
A lot of freedom
21. How competitive is your current job?
Not at all competitive
Slightly competitive
Moderately competitive
Highly competitive
Extremely competitive
22. How often does your current job require you to meet strict deadlines?
Never
Once a year or more but not every month
Once a month or more but not every week
Once a week or more but not every day
Every day
23. How important to your current job is keeping a pace set by machinery or equipment?
Not important at all
Fairly important
Important
Very important
Extremely important
24. How regular is your work schedule at your current job?
Regular (established routine, set schedule)
Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)
Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)
25. How many hours do you work in a typical week on your current job?
Less than 40 hours
40 hours
More than 40 hours

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Work Tasks
These questions are about tasks related to your current job. A task is an action or set of actions performed
together to accomplish an objective. You will be asked about each task’s relevance, frequency, and
importance. Rate each task as if you were performing work that is typical of your current job.

Task 1: Consult and coordinate with health care
team members to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate patient care plans.

1.

Is Task 1 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 2

Task 2: Maintain accurate, detailed reports and
records.

2.

Is Task 2 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 3

1b. How often is Task 1 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

2b. How often is Task 2 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

1c.

2c.

How important is Task 1 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 2 to performance
of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 3: Modify patient treatment plans as
indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.

3.

Is Task 3 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 4

Task 4: Monitor all aspects of patient care,
including diet and physical activity.

4.

Is Task 4 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 5

3b. How often is Task 3 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

4b. How often is Task 4 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

3c.

4c.

How important is Task 3 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 4 to performance
of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 5: Monitor, record and report symptoms
and changes in patients’ conditions.

5.

Is Task 5 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 6

Task 6: Observe nurses and visit patients to
ensure that proper nursing care is provided.

6.

Is Task 6 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 7

5b. How often is Task 5 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

6b. How often is Task 6 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

5c.

6c.

How important is Task 5 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 6 to performance
of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 7: Prepare patients for, and assist with,
examinations and treatments.

7.

Is Task 7 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 8

Task 8: Prepare rooms, sterile instruments,
equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock
of supplies is maintained.

8.

Is Task 8 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 9

7b. How often is Task 7 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

8b. How often is Task 8 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

7c.

8c.

How important is Task 7 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 8 to performance
of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 9: Provide health care, first aid,
immunizations and assistance in convalescent
and rehabilitation in locations such as schools,
hospitals and industry.

9.

Is Task 9 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 10

Task 10: Record patients’ medical information
and vital signs.

10. Is Task 10 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 11

9b. How often is Task 9 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

10b. How often is Task 10 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

9c.

10c. How important is Task 10 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 9 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 11: Assess the needs of individuals,
families, and/or communities, including
assessment of individuals’ home and/or work
environments to identify potential health or
safety problems.

11. Is Task 11 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 12

Task 12: Conduct specified laboratory tests.

12. Is Task 12 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 13

11b. How often is Task 11 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

12b. How often is Task 12 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

11c. How important is Task 11 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

12c. How important is Task 12 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

.
Task 13: Consult with institutions or associations
regarding issues and concerns relevant to the
practice and profession of nursing.

13. Is Task 13 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 14

Task 14: Direct and supervise less skilled
nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a
particular unit on one shift.

14. Is Task 14 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 15

13b. How often is Task 13 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

14b. How often is Task 14 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

13c. How important is Task 13 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

14c. How important is Task 14 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 15: Hand items to surgeons during
operations.

15. Is Task 15 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 16

Task 16: Instruct individuals, families and other
groups on topics such as health education,
disease prevention and childbirth, and develop
health improvement programs.

16. Is Task 16 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 17

15b. How often is Task 15 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

16b. How often is Task 16 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

15c. How important is Task 15 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

16c. How important is Task 16 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 17: Order, interpret, and evaluate
diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’
condition.

17. Is Task 17 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 18

Task 18: Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical
devices or other forms of treatment, such as
physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related
therapeutic procedures.

18. Is Task 18 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 19

17b. How often is Task 17 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

18b. How often is Task 18 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

17c. How important is Task 17 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

18c. How important is Task 18 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 19: Provide or arrange for
training/instruction of auxiliary personnel or
students.

19. Is Task 19 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 20

Task 20: Refer students or patients to
specialized health resources or community
agencies furnishing assistance.

20. Is Task 20 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 21

19b. How often is Task 19 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

20b. How often is Task 20 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

19c. How important is Task 19 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

20c. How important is Task 20 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 21: Work with individuals, groups, and
families to plan and implement programs
designed to improve the overall health of
communities.

21. Is Task 21 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 22

Task 22: Administer local, inhalation,
intravenous, and other anesthetics.

22. Is Task 22 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 23

21b. How often is Task 21 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

22b. How often is Task 22 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

21c. How important is Task 21 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

22c. How important is Task 22 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 23: Contract independently to render
nursing care, usually to one patient, in hospital
or private home.

Task 24: Deliver infants and provide prenatal
and postpartum care and treatment under
obstetrician’s supervision.

23. Is Task 23 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 24

24. Is Task 24 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 25

23b. How often is Task 23 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

24b. How often is Task 24 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

23c. How important is Task 23 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

24c. How important is Task 24 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 25: Direct and coordinate infection control
programs, advising and consulting with specified
personnel about necessary precautions.

25. Is Task 25 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 26

Task 26: Engage in research activities related to
nursing.

26. Is Task 26 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 27

25b. How often is Task 25 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

26b. How often is Task 26 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

25c. How important is Task 25 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

26c. How important is Task 26 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 27: Inform physician of patient’s condition
during anesthesia.

27. Is Task 27 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 28

Task 28: Perform administrative and managerial
functions, such as taking responsibility for a
unit’s staff, budget, planning, and long-range
goals.

28. Is Task 28 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to 29

27b. How often is Task 27 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

28b. How often is Task 28 performed in your
current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

27c. How important is Task 27 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

28c. How important is Task 28 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 29: Perform physical examinations, make
tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route
to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.

29. Is Task 29 relevant at all to performance of
your current job?
Yes
No → Go to next page
29b. How often is Task 29 performed in
your current job?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often
29c. How important is Task 29 to
performance of your current job?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Are there any additional tasks relevant to your current job?
Yes
No → Go to next section
Please describe up to 5 additional tasks that are relevant to your current job:

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Which of the following best describes how closely this description matches the duties and
responsibilities of your current job summarized below?
Registered Nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and
maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled
patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide
case management. Licensing or registration required.

It describes almost exactly what I do.
Most of it matches, but there are a few things that don’t match what I do.
Some things match, but most of it does not match what I do.
It does not at all describe what I do.

Background
The goal of this project is to get accurate, up-to-date information on your occupation from a diverse and
representative set of workers in the field. Please answer the following questions about your current job to
help us achieve this goal.

1.

What is the title of your current job?

2.

How long have you worked at this job?
Less than 1 month
At least 1 month, but less than 3 months
At least 3 months, but less than 12 months
At least 1 year, but less than 3 years
At least 3 years, but less than 6 years
At least 6 years, but less than 10 years
Ten years or more

3.

Which of the following best describes your employer in your most recent job in this occupation?
Family business
Self-employed
Government
Private for-profit company
Non-profit organization, including tax-exempt and charitable organizations
Academic institution
Other (Specify)

4.

What is your current gender?
Female
Male
Transgender
I use a different term

5.

What is your age?
Less than 21 years old
21-40 years old
41-60 years old
61 years old or older

6.

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
Yes
No

7.

What is your race? Select all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other (Specify)

8.

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Post-Secondary Certificate
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate
Doctor’s Degree – Professional Practice (such as a J.D. for Law or an M.D. for Medicine)
Doctor's Degree – Research/Scholarship (such as a Ph.D.)
Post-Doctoral Training

9.

Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?
Yes
No

10. Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?
Yes
No

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