Bullying, mentoring, and patient care

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Bullying is a significant factor contributing to new nurses leaving their positions and the profession.
• Nurse turnover exacerbates the existing nursing shortage.
• The perioperative setting is particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of bullying.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of mentoring as a strategy to mitigate bullying among nurses.
• To examine how mentoring influences nurse retention and the overall nursing workforce.
• To highlight the benefits of a mentoring culture in healthcare organizations.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on bullying in nursing and the impact of mentoring.
• Analysis of the relationship between mentoring programs and nurse longevity.
• Examination of leadership and cultural factors that support mentoring.

Main Results:

• Mentoring effectively addresses bullying in the perioperative setting.
• Mentoring positively impacts nurses' longevity within healthcare organizations.
• Magnet-designated hospitals recognize mentoring's value for retention and recruitment.

Conclusions:

• Establishing a culture of mentoring is crucial for strengthening the nursing profession.
• Authentic leadership, care, respect, and open communication are key to successful mentoring.
• A robust mentoring culture benefits nurses, patients, and families.