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• Archive: The sad reality is that nurse bullying is a distraction from patient care.We’ve likely all been there... Either as the target of nurse bullying or have been witness (perhaps a silent witness) to bullying taking place at work.It does seem contradictory that someone can be both a nurse and a bully.
• So why does it happen at such significant rates?
• If we understand the reasons why nurse bullies choose their victims, we can take steps to protect ourselves while at work.
• And if we can understand the reasons behind a co-worker’s actions, we are more likely to intervene in a way that generates the desired results.It is time now to take a stand.
• To stand up for yourself and others who have been disrespected, gossiped about, withholding expected patient information, or criticized in front of patients/families.