Write e response :Despite having a positive reputation for the admirable work that nurse practitioners perform to advance the health and wellness of communities, the nursing profession has a pervasive bullying culture.

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Write e response :Despite having a positive reputation for the admirable work that nurse practitioners perform to advance the health and wellness of communities, the nursing profession has a pervasive bullying culture. It refers to any undesired and unpleasant behavior intended to
offend or degrade another person. Bullying of nurses is a very severe issue that endangers patient and nurse safety as well as the
reputation of the nursing profession (Weiss & Tappen, 2015). Unrealistic criticism from other professionals is one of the most prevalent
indications of bullying that most nurses, particularly novices, encounter. This manifestation of bullying is when a nurse minimizes the
opinions and sentiments of another nurse, maybe in a group discussion or on the unit (Weiss & Tappen, 2015). The mistreated nurse’s
confidence and morale are damaged by this excessive criticism. The quiet treatment of a victim of bullying at work is another typical
indicator of the behavior. This kind of bullying involves a nurse ignoring another nurse whenever the latter requests assistance. This
tendency often shows itself when two competitor nurses are employed in the same division or unit. Isolation bullying is a different kind of bullying in which the victim is excluded from organizational activities like meetings, endorsements, or social gatherings. The victimized
nurse can thus come to feel unimportant and unwelcome in the workplace, which might ultimately end in resignation. Other prevalent
workplace bullying actions include impatience, sabotage, ostracizing, screaming, and public humiliation (Weiss and Tappen, 2015). An
employee’s career may be negatively impacted by workplace stress since it reduces productivity and working hours. In fact, the
complexity of the workplace poses a number of stressors that, if not controlled, might cause workplace stress (Funnell et al., 2009).
Physical demands, the nature of caring, and the challenge of juggling work and home responsibilities are just a few common stresses.
Long work hours, unpredictable shifts, and loud workplaces are all physical stresses. Giving care may be emotionally taxing, particularly if a nurse is exposed to traumatic events at work. Taking care of someone who is dying is an example of a challenging scenario.
Furthermore, the demanding nature of nursing may lead to stress, particularly when a nurse strives to fulfill her professional obligations
without jeopardizing her position as a mother and maybe the family’s primary provider (Funnell et al., 2009). Talking about their concerns
is one method nurses may utilize to manage their personal and professional stress. Even if talking to a friend, spouse, or coworker won’t
always result in a solution, it will help you identify the stresses, which will subsequently help you handle the problems (Funnell,
Koutoukidis & Lawrence, 2009). Regular exercise after work might also aid a nurse in lowering stress at work. It is crucial that nurses seek
professional support from counselors and other community services when occupational stresses become intolerable (Funnell et al.,
2009).
Funnell, R., Koutoukidis, G., & Lawrence, K. (2009). Tabbner’s nursing care: Theory and practice. Sydney: Elsevier Australia.
Weiss, S. S. & Tappen, R. M. (2015). Essentials of nursing leadership and management (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN: 978-0803636637.
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Problems working with others in the workplace
Nursing is a profession dedicated to helping others but later painted with vices such as incivility, bullying, and violence. Bullying in nursing can occur in many forms, including where some staff act as supernurses, others as cliquish nurses, and two-faced nurses. The first type
refers to more experienced nurses who intimidate less experienced nurses by showing a belittling attitude or uttering condescending
comments. I have never had a direct experience with such nurses but I have heard from many of my friends that they have felt intimidated by their co-workers. The idea of cliquish nurses at the workplace describes nurses who group themselves and create a competition sort
of interaction, where groups are always comparing us versus them. Two-faced nurses are those that create fake alliances to collect
information as a weapon in their defense. I once worked in an acute care environment and there was a group of nurses that just hated
new staff. They would always show up at the unit and want to take on duties assigned to the new staff. Worse still, they would come by
and watch condescendingly as you perform tasks just to make you feel bad or as though you were doing the wrong thing even when
everything was in order.
Common signs of Bullying
The objective of nurses who bully is to undermine the self-confidence of their coworkers by imposing bullying tactics that have harmful
intent. Bullying in nursing is demonstrated through different actions. Condescending tone and demeanor (Johnson & Benham‐Hutchins,
2020). Silent treatment, yelling, impatience, public belittling sabotaging, and ostracizing are common signs of bullying in nursing.
Common Stressors and Strategies to manage Personal and Professional Stress
Healthcare organizations should not tolerate any kind of bullying. Leaders and administrators can forge an atmosphere and culture of
respect to prevent and mitigate incivility, bullying, or an escalation to violence. Aggressive or hostile nurses should be punished or fired
for their disruptive attitude. A nurse’s job is hard enough without having to worry about being bullied. Abusive and disruptive habits can
stop effective communication and collaboration among nurses, which may affect patient outcomes. New nurses should not be afraid to
ask questions. Established nurses must remember their commitment to providing quality patient care and learn to take pride in aiding the next generation of nurses. Common stressors such as inadequate staffing should be addressed by employing adequate staff.

Johnson, A. H., & Benham‐Hutchins, M. (2020). The influence of bullying on nursing practice errors: a systematic review. AORN Journal, 111(2), 199-210. https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aorn.12923

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