Social media and virtual platforms like Zoom and Web-Ex have become popular forums for bad behavior. I guess you can say that we have COVID-19
I once worked with someone whom everyone referred to as a “lazy nurse”. It was because Tamara’s primary goal during a 12-hour shift was NOT
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
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
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
During the last few months, we’ve seen some healthcare teams really pull together during this crisis. They put aside their grudges, differences, and pettiness and
No matter where I worked or what role I had, I experienced and witnessed bullying and incivility by other nurses. Lateral violence is alive and
As a nurse, I’ve seen my share of nurse bullying and physician incivility. The undermining, condescension, gossip, backstabbing, and refusing to help, are commonplace. 10
There is an epidemic of bullying and incivility in healthcare, and it has to change. It not only affects morale and retention, but it also
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
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
Life isn’t meant to be lived alone. Not only do we need food and shelter to survive, but we also need socialization. In fact, the
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