Defeating Nurse Workplace Bullying Through Political Activism
1Melissa A. Madden, PhD, MSN, RN , is an assistant professor at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Melissa's 30+ years of nursing experience ranges from medical/surgical and critical care to nursing education and development.
Abstract:
Workplace bullying is a social injustice with a detrimental impact on nurse retention, job satisfaction, self-esteem, and patient care. Nurses can engage in individual-, unit-, and policy-level activities aimed at promoting a healthier work environment. In the public sphere, political activism by nurses to promote the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill can help improve the safety of healthcare work settings. Christian nurses' political advocacy enhances social justice as reflected in the Bible and can be seen as another avenue for godly service.
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