How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and strategies for…
Workplace Violence/Abuse
Recognizing and stopping the destruction of vertical violence
Vertical violence between nurses and student nurses can have devastating effects on the student, the employer, and the nursing profession.
Defusing lateral violence and abuse
If you’ve been on the receiving end of this behavior, you need to express your needs and set boundaries assertively.
Let’s put an end to bullying and lateral violence.
Despite an emphasis on teamwork, respect, and compassion among nurses, bullying and lateral violence continue within our profession. This article is available to American…
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a healthier work…
Defeating horizontal violence in the emergency department
The authors share how they defused horizontal violence in their ED.
Of artichokes and angry patients
An angry patient is like an artichoke. An artichoke is prickly and rough on the outside, but by taking time to learn how to…
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system for care…
Environement, health, and safety
Bullying is an abusive behavior that threatens the safety of healthcare workers. Nurses should examine their own interactions to see if they are exhibiting…
The Joint Commission issues sentinel event alert on preventing violence in the health care setting
On June 3, The Joint Commission issued “Preventing violence in the health care setting,” a sentinel event alert. It includes prevention strategies and suggested…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake of the…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake of the…
How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and…
Recognizing and stopping the destruction of vertical violence
Vertical violence between nurses and student nurses can have devastating effects on the student, the employer, and the nursing profession.
Defusing lateral violence and abuse
If you’ve been on the receiving end of this behavior, you need to express your needs and set boundaries assertively.
Let’s put an end to bullying and lateral violence.
Despite an emphasis on teamwork, respect, and compassion among nurses, bullying and lateral violence continue within our profession. This article is available…
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a…
Defeating horizontal violence in the emergency department
The authors share how they defused horizontal violence in their ED.
Of artichokes and angry patients
An angry patient is like an artichoke. An artichoke is prickly and rough on the outside, but by taking time to learn…
From Your ANA President
A perspective on trauma When nurses think of trauma, what most often comes to mind are patients who enter the health system…
Environement, health, and safety
Bullying is an abusive behavior that threatens the safety of healthcare workers. Nurses should examine their own interactions to see if they…
The Joint Commission issues sentinel event alert on preventing violence in the health care setting
On June 3, The Joint Commission issued “Preventing violence in the health care setting,” a sentinel event alert. It includes prevention strategies…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake…
Don’t tolerate disruptive physician behavior
No matter if you like – or fear – a doctor who behaves badly, you must report the incident for the sake…
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