title: [Average working life of nurses graduating form the University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, USP - Brazil].
abstract: This study aimed at measuring the average working time in health care of nurses graduating from the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Brazil. This research includes 1,112 nurses who graduated from 1957 to 1990. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data were obtained from March, 1992 to February, 1993. Statistical methods for survival data analysis were used. The average time was 18.12 years.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900-Monte Alegre-14040-902-Ribeirão Preto-São Paulo-Brasil.
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Duarte
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Angerami
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Gomes
authors.forename: I J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Mendes
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D009729:Nursing; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013997:Time Factors; D000078329:Workforce