Implementing Cognitive Rehearsal Training With Nursing Students to Counter Incivility in the Clinical Setting as...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Professionalism
• Workplace Psychology

Background:

• Workplace incivility negatively impacts nursing students' self-confidence, health, and patient care.
• Cognitive rehearsal training (CRT) is a mental strategy to address incivility.
• Understanding the effects of incivility and the utility of CRT is crucial for nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the outcomes of experiencing incivility among nursing students.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Rehearsal Training (CRT) for nursing students.
• To assess the impact of CRT on nursing students transitioning into professional practice.

Main Methods:

• Mixed-methods study design.
• Pre- and post-training assessment of nursing students' experiences with incivility.
• Qualitative data collection on CRT utility and implementation.

Main Results:

• Participants frequently reported experiencing workplace incivility.
• The majority of participants found Cognitive Rehearsal Training (CRT) to be beneficial.
• Participants adopted the CRT strategy of pausing and thinking before responding.

Conclusions:

• Cognitive Rehearsal Training (CRT) is a valuable tool for mitigating the adverse effects of incivility.
• Integrating CRT into nursing curricula can enhance student resilience and professional well-being.
• Proactive training in managing incivility is essential for the nursing profession.