Prevent Workplace Violence in Nursing
“My passion is to train as many people as possible to be aware and avoid freezing if they are ever faced with an active shooter situation."
- Dawn Filippa, RN
Active shooter drills grow in importance
Now more than ever, nurses need to know how to respond to gun threats.
Take a stand for safety
Nurses are making an effort to get more laws on the books that protect them from violence.
“Nurses in Massachusetts are attacked on the job more than police and correctional officers combined."
- Donna Kelly-Williams, RN
How to stay cool under fire
There are right and wrong ways to respond in heated situations. This free CE covers both.
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- Diane McNamara, RN
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Your reaction can save lives
Active shooter drills are needed more than ever at hospitals.
It's a big, ugly issue
From spitting to assaults, workplace violence is a major threat to nurses.
Recognize and prevent bullying
Differentiate between this form of lateral violence and incivility.
Are you a bully?
Find out if your own behavior may need some adjusting.
Continuing education catalog
Learn safety techniques to avoid workplace violence.
Resolve conflict on the job
Conflict resolution is a skill that can serve you well for years to come.
Nurses should not be in danger
Nurses' safety must sit high on everyone's list of priorities.
Nurses should not be afraid
Leaders can help thwart violence and ensure their teams' safety.
Sound the alarm
Document everything when whistleblowing.
Is a whistleblower always safe?
Case shows how important it is to follow the rules of reporting.
No unit is immune
The ED and other units can strategize to keep everyone safe.
Startling statistics
Violent injuries may be more common than people think.
ED nurses share their methods
Recognizing warning signs can help creat calm and avoid catastrophe.
Home care nurses at unique risk
Dangers can exist in patients' homes and neighborhoods.
Let laws reflect the threat
People advocate for more laws to protect nurses from violence.
Free CE: Staying cool under fire
There's an art to communicating with angry patients and colleagues.
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