Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility: Why Nurses Eat Their Young and Each Other

by Kathleen Bartholomew, Kathleen Bartholomew

Researchers report that verbal abuse contributes to up to 24% of staff turnover and 42% of nurse administrator turnover . To make matters worse, studies indicate that approximately 60% of newly registered nurses leave their first position within six months because of some form of horizontal hostility. With the nursing shortage and high turnover rates affecting nearly every facility, it is imperative that nurse leaders determine, assess, and eliminate the factors that influence and perpetuate the problems facing the nursing profession today. Through captivating anecdotal scenarios, Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility examines the many facets of horizontal hostility and offers strategies to make your workplace more peaceful and attractive to current staff and future employees. Whether you're a nurse manager looking to end the cycle of nurse-to-nurse hostility or a staff member who feels you are or have been a victim of such behavior, this book will help

Genres: Nursing

150 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well done with good scholarly and practical information.