Faculty development workshop on gender-associated incivility in nursing education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Gender Studies
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• Men are a minority in baccalaureate nursing programs and face higher risks of gender-associated incivility.
• Uncivil behavior negatively impacts students' well-being and academic performance.
• Nursing faculty require skills to identify and manage gender-associated incivility.

Purpose of the Study:

• To train nursing faculty in preventing, identifying, and managing gender-associated incivility.
• To enhance the educational environment for all nursing students.
• To empower faculty to foster an equitable learning space.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive workshop was designed for nursing faculty.
• The training incorporated interactive elements like trigger films, group discussions, and theater.
• Kirkpatrick's Model of Evaluation was used to assess faculty learning and implementation.

Main Results:

• Faculty demonstrated increased understanding of gender-associated incivility's impact.
• Participants reported feeling more empowered and prepared to manage gender-associated conflict.
• The training aimed to equip faculty with proactive and reactive strategies.

Conclusions:

• The training approach can be replicated in other nursing schools.
• Empowering faculty is key to creating gender-equitable nursing education environments.
• Reducing gender-associated incivility supports a positive learning experience for all students.