Ending The Cycle Incivility Within Nursing - 1438 Words

Ending the Cycle: Incivility in Nursing Alexis Gilmore Cedar Crest College Abstract Incivility in nursing education and on the clinical floor is escalating. Due to the negative effects of incivility in the classroom and clinical setting on the students and faculty the profession of nursing could potentially be at risk of violating its foundation, the American Nurses Association code of ethics. Interventions to renew professionalism and trust amongst faculty and students in the nursing profession must be implemented to continue to produce dedicate nurses who are well educated, can work well with their colleagues, and provide quality care to patients. Ending the Cycle: Incivility in Nursing As stated by Nelson Mandela in a speech delivered in 2003 at the launch of Mindset Network, â€Å"education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the word.† The power of education holds true today; however, as evidenced by the numerous studies focused on the topic of the incivility in nursing school, there seems to be a disconnect. Behaviors of incivility in nursing within the academic and workplace range from eye rolling and taunting to intimidation and physical violence (Luperall, 2008). Studies have demonstrated that the incivility or rude behavior comes from the students as well as the instructor and unit nurses. The ramifications of the incivility in the school and professional setting inhibits the learning process of students, breaks down