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Yes, bullying can be present in nursing, as it can be in any profession. Bullying in nursing might include behaviors such as verbal abuse, intimidation, undermining, or humiliation. It can be perpetrated by colleagues, superiors, or even patients and their families. Bullying can create a hostile work environment and negatively impact the quality of patient care. According to a systematic review collects and analyzes recent evidence from previous workplace violence studies in primary healthcare settings. The study found that the prevalence of violence ranged from 45.6% to 90%, with verbal abuse being the most commonly reported form of violence. (Hanizah, Y. 2023)
The worst workplace violence came from a doctor. She screamed at me so loud I cried and really wanted to quit my job. According to a study it found that workplace violence was positively correlated with turnover intention and job burnout, and negatively associated with job. (Duan, X.,Ni,2019)
There are several strategies that nurses, and healthcare organizations can implement to prevent bullying and workplace violence. Providing training on recognizing and managing bullying and violence can empower nurses to address these issues when they arise. Having clear, well-communicated policies against bullying and violence can help create a culture of respect. Establishing safe and confidential ways for nurses to report incidents can ensure that issues are addressed promptly and appropriately. Leaders who model respectful behavior and take reports of bullying and violence seriously can help foster a positive work environment.
Encouraging supportive relationships among colleagues can help nurses feel more comfortable addressing issues of bullying or violence. Remember, it’s important for everyone in the healthcare environment to work together to create a safe and respectful workplace.
Hanizah, Y 2023Contemporary evidence of workplace violence against the primary healthcare workforce worldwide: a systematic review Hum Resource Health 21, 82
Duan, X., Ni, X., Shi, L. et al. 2019 the impact of workplace violence on job satisfaction, job burnout, and turnover intention: the mediating role of social support. Health Qual Life Outcomes 17, 93 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-019-1164-3Links to an external site.
