Organizational determinants of bullying and work disengagement among hospital nurses

ConclusionHospital units characterized by trust and respect among nurses are less likely to have a culture of bullying. Both psychological safety and competence development have a protective effect on nurse disengagement from the workplace due to bullying. Interventions to mitigate and prevent bullying and work disengagement among nurses should encompass efforts to enhance psychological safety and opportunities for competence development.ImpactBullying is a pervasive hazard in the nursing profession that contributes to unhealthy workplaces. Nurse managers and staff nurses should work together to establish psychologically safe environments where nurses dare to discuss tough issues like bullying. This research contributes to understanding the characteristics of work environments in which nurses can thrive and work effectively.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing - November 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith E. Arnetz, Sukhesh Sudan, Laurie Fitzpatrick, Shelia R. Cotten, Christine Jodoin, Chu ‐Hsiang Chang, Bengt B. Arnetz Tags: Original Research: Empirical research ‐ quantitative Source Type: research