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Nurses should not be in danger
Nurses' safety must sit high on everyone's list of priorities.
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.
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.
Let laws reflect the threat
People advocate for more laws to protect nurses from violence.
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.
Free CE: Staying cool under fire
There's an art to communicating with angry patients and colleagues.
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 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.
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
Source: Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, CMSRN, Series on Bullying
, American Sentinel’s The Sentinel WatchIf you have exhibited the following behavior toward a colleague, you may be on your way to becoming a bully. Review the following bullying “weapons” to find out if your own conduct is suspect.
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Verbally criticize or name-call colleagues?
Sabotage the work of others?
Use ethnic jokes or slurs?
Threaten colleagues?
Do you ...
Withhold information that may be needed by colleagues to do their jobs?
Exclude others from conversations, projects?
Issue unfair assignments?
Attempt to undermine your colleagues?
Downplay others’ accomplishments?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be exhibiting bullying behavior.
Do you ...
Play the blame game?
Use intimidation tactics?
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