Workplace Bullying
- 1 February 2009
- journal article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Jona: the Journal of Nursing Administration
- Vol. 39 (2), 84-90
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0b013e318195a5fc
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to describe nurses' experiences with and characteristics related to workplace bullying. Background: Although the concept of workplace bullying is gaining attention, few studies have examined workplace bullying among nurses. Methods: This was a descriptive study using a convenience sample of 249 members of the Washington State Emergency Nurses Association. The Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised was used to measure workplace bullying. Results: Of the sample, 27.3% had experienced workplace bullying in the last 6 months. Most respondents who had been bullied stated that they were bullied by their managers/directors or charge nurses. Workplace bullying was significantly associated with intent to leave one's current job and nursing. Conclusion: In seeking remedies to the problem of workplace bullying, nurse leaders need to focus on why this bullying occurs and on ways to reduce its occurrence. This is a critical issue, since it is linked with nurse attrition.Keywords
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