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Forty percent of new nurses quit within their first year due to bullying and incivility.
In this episode, Dr. Renee Thompson addresses the critical issue of bullying and incivility in healthcare, focusing on how these problems contribute to the high turnover rate among newly graduated nurses. She highlights the crucial role of preceptors in protecting and supporting new nurses, preventing them from becoming future bullies. Dr. Thompson shares her experience creating a preceptor development program that equips preceptors with the necessary skills and ongoing learning opportunities. She touches on the importance of a positive preceptor relationship, recognizing the fears of new nurses, and ensuring preceptors understand their roles as protectors and role models. Dr. Thompson also emphasizes the need to shut down negative gossip, address disruptive behaviors immediately, and be selective when hiring new nurses.
Tune in and learn how to cultivate a healthy work culture by addressing bullying and incivility effectively!
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