Citation

Broome BS, Williams-Evans S. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2011; 49(10): 30-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/02793695-20110831-02

PMID

21919429

Abstract

The theories of Florence Nightingale and Jean Watson provide a framework for the caring work of nurses. Ironically, this caring profession struggles with bullying. Bullying has both physiological and psychological ramifications for the person being bullied and a negative impact on the organization and patient care. Strategies to address bullying include education, developing codes of acceptable conduct for the workplace, and a zero-tolerance policy. Mental health nurses have a vital role in helping nurses return to roles of caring.

Language: en