Workplace violence continues to rear its ugly head
Nurse safety remains an issue in healthcare
By Marcia Frellick
Allison Boreham, RN, a charge nurse in an emergency department at an Omaha, Neb., hospital was six weeks pregnant in October last year when she took a kick to the stomach from a drunk and violent patient.
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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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