Workplace Violence Against Nurses
Workplace Violence Against Nurses
INTRODUCTION
Nurses are among the most assaulted workers in the American workforce. Violence against nurses is a complex and persistent occupational hazard. Violence can come in many different forms such as intimidation, harassment, beatings, stabbings, shootings and other forms. The effects of violence are psychological as well as physical. Nurses may suffer from fear, anxiety, sadness, depression, mistrust and nervousness. These consequences can have a negative impact on nurse retention.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) classifies workplace violence into four basic types.
1. Type I involves criminal intent. In this type of workplace violence, “individuals with criminal intent
INTRODUCTION
Nurses are among the most assaulted workers in the American workforce. Violence against nurses is a complex and persistent occupational hazard. Violence can come in many different forms such as intimidation, harassment, beatings, stabbings, shootings and other forms. The effects of violence are psychological as well as physical. Nurses may suffer from fear, anxiety, sadness, depression, mistrust and nervousness. These consequences can have a negative impact on nurse retention.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) classifies workplace violence into four basic types.
1. Type I involves criminal intent. In this type of workplace violence, “individuals with criminal intent