Developing a Culture of Civility in Nursing Students

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Incivility presents a substantial challenge within nursing education.
• Addressing student incivility is crucial for fostering a professional learning environment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the influence of culture management strategies on the prevalence of incivility in nursing students.
• To identify effective interventions for mitigating uncivil behaviors in academic nursing settings.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving nursing faculty and students.
• Interventions included establishing a committee, developing codes of conduct, incentivizing civil behavior, and setting a clear vision.
• Behavioral changes related to incivility were measured pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant decrease in the perceived level of incivility was observed.
• The occurrence rate of incivility among nursing students was significantly reduced post-intervention (p < .05).

Conclusions:

• Culture management initiatives can effectively decrease incivility in nursing education.
• Implementing structured programs positively impacts student behavior and the learning environment.