Bullying prevention – Tools for Front Line Leaders
September 30, 2020
During the month of October, the world comes together to raise awareness for bullying prevention and to reflect on where we have been, where we
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The difference between nurse bullying and incivility
September 16, 2020
Nurse bullying and incivility have been around for a very long time. While the public is often shocked to learn that nurses can be so
Stop Bullying by Raising Awareness of Deviant Behavior
September 2, 2020
Did you know that there are more bullying and deviant behaviors in the healthcare industry than in any other industry? While nurses, physicians, and technicians
5 Strategies to Protect Yourself from Retaliation When You Confront a Bully
February 25, 2020
Bullying and incivility in healthcare are problems. We’ve ALL heard the phrase “nurses eat their young” yet bad behavior continues. Why? Dealing with human behavior
Bullying: A Hidden Virus in Healthcare
February 11, 2020
Numerous studies show the negative impact bullying and incivility have on individuals, healthcare organizations, and patients. Just like a virus, bullying and incivility spread, leaving
Bottom Line Strategy To Comply with the 2019 Magnet® Requirements Regarding Workplace Violence
January 8, 2019
Numerous studies show that Magnet® designated organizations have higher nurse satisfaction, less turnover, and they experience higher revenues, which offsets the high cost for achieving
Nurse Bullying and Patient Safety: Understanding the 3 P’s of Safe Patient Care
December 11, 2018
Disruptive behaviors in healthcare capture the attention of patients, providers, and even the community. You might think I’m talking about workplace violence, which is a concern
3 Resiliency Practices to Protect against Disruptive Behaviors in the Workplace
August 28, 2018
Each day nurses assess patients, develop and deliver a plan of care and evaluate patient’s progress of healing. Nurses also see patients and their families
When Nurse Bullying Leads To Suicide
August 21, 2018
As many of you already know, Rhian Collins, a nurse who worked at Cefn Coed Psychiatric Hospital in Swansea, Wales, hung herself in her home.
How Healthcare Leaders Can Spot a Gang in Their Department
August 14, 2018
Who would ever think cliques and gangs could actually exist in healthcare, especially in patient units? Oh, but they do. In my experience working with
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