Abstract
Nurses work in hectic, high-stress, under-resourced and complex workplaces. This has been exacerbated by the pressures, risks and uncertainties of working in the COVID-19 environment. The psychosocial and physical demands on nurses and other healthcare professionals can lead to communication breakdown, incivilities and bullying. In this chapter the significant impact of workplace bullying is discussed. Workplace bullying can happen at university, on clinical placement and when working in the healthcare sector as a registered nurse. Understanding the definition of bullying and how bullying can manifest in the workplace is vital. This chapter will provide you with the skills to identify bullying behaviours that will empower you to avoid being part of a negative bullying culture. Furthermore, we will explore the impact bullying has on nurses’ physical and psychological health and wellbeing, and on patient safety. We offer some suggestions regarding identifying bullying and how to respond if you believe bullying is occurring or you are being bullied.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice |
| Editors | Esther Chang, Deborah Hatcher |
| Place of Publication | Chatswood, N.S.W. |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Chapter | 18 |
| Pages | 299-316 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Edition | 6th |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780729598088 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729544610 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- bullying
- bystander
- cyberbullying
- incivility
- sexual harassment