Workplace violence: Nurses should not be afraid to go to work
Nurses go to work each day to make a positive difference. They shouldn't expect to be victims of workplace violence from patients or colleagues.
Are you a bully?
Do you verbally criticize or name-call colleagues? Do you use ethnic jokes or slurs? Find out if you're in danger of becoming a bully.
Home care nurses at unique risk for workplace violence
For home care nurses whose workplaces are patients’ homes in sometimes unfamiliar or unsafe neighborhoods, the threat of workplace violence is real.
No unit is immune to workplace violence
“People are often stunned when they hear about the frequency of workplace violence in nursing. ... these incidents occur behind curtains or closed doors.”
Workplace violence continues to rear its ugly head
Healthcare workers are at high risk for serious workplace violence. The problem is more common in healthcare settings than in private industry.
Workplace violence should not be part of the job
As nurses, we work in one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. Workplace violence is just one of the hazards that pepper our work.
Workplace safety a must for nurses
Legal blogger Nancy Brent says employer's are responsible for workplace safety, but nurses also must do their part to create a safe work environment.
How to create a healthy OR workspace
Modern operating rooms may rank as one of the most sterile environments, but the following tips for a healthy OR workspace may help reduce health hazards.
Safety checklist for pilots can work for nurses, too
Education blogger says IMSAFE checklist used by pilots to self-assess their fitness to fly can be used by nurses for a similar aim.