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Identifying and addressing bullying in nursing
Michelle Cleary1, Glenn E Hunt, Jan Horsfall
1School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 1797, Australia. m.cleary@uws.edu.au
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|April 17, 2010
Summary
Workplace bullying in nursing leads to job dissatisfaction and negative health outcomes. Addressing bullying is crucial for improving nurse morale, productivity, and creating healthier work environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Psychology
- Workplace Health
Background:
- Bullying in nursing encompasses overt and covert behaviors.
- Unprofessional conduct fosters unhealthy work environments.
- Bullying negatively impacts nurses' job satisfaction, health, and organizational outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the phenomenon of workplace bullying in nursing.
- To examine the impact of bullying on nursing staff.
- To identify strategies for reducing bullying and promoting positive work environments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of bullying in nursing.
- Analysis of consequences for nursing staff and organizations.
- Synthesis of strategies for mitigation and prevention.
Main Results:
- Bullying leads to significant job dissatisfaction, and physiological and psychological distress.
- Organizations incur costs through increased absenteeism, nurse attrition, and reduced productivity.
- Failure to maintain professional conduct exacerbates workplace bullying.
Conclusions:
- Implementing strategies to reduce bullying is essential for nursing.
- Cultivating a positive work environment enhances nurse well-being and organizational effectiveness.
- Addressing bullying is critical for retaining nursing staff and improving morale.
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