Module 7 Discussion

Have you ever worked with someone who caused problems with you or others? (Explain how the problem manifested itself and how it was managed).

What are the common signs of bullying in nursing?

What are common stressors in the nursing workplace? What are some strategies to manage personal and professional stress?

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What are the common signs of bullying in nursing?

Introduction

Bullying in nursing is more common than you think. If you see these signs, speak up.

A pattern of isolating

You may have noticed that some of your friends are being bullied. Maybe they’re the only ones who get made fun of, or they’re always picked on by their classmates. It’s hard to tell if it’s bullying if you don’t know what the person is going through.

Bullying can be subtle and overt at the same time—it might not be easy to tell whether someone is being bullied, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening! There are many ways to recognize this kind of behavior in your workplace and in other social situations:

• Someone withdraws from others because they feel unsafe around them (or vice versa)

• A person has low self-esteem because they’ve been criticized or teased by others (or vice versa)

Blame is shifted onto the victim

The most common sign of bullying in nursing is the victim being blamed for the bullying. This can take many forms, but often it’s just a simple statement that says something like “You’re too sensitive” or “What’s your problem?” It may also be accompanied by an implicit threat: “If you keep complaining about me, I’ll start telling everyone else how awful you are.”

Some nurses will even tell their patients that they should be grateful for what they have and have no right to complain about any abuse or mistreatment—even if those nurses themselves aren’t being bullied at work!

Another way this happens is through blaming the victim when there is no evidence that anything has actually happened; sometimes this means saying something along the lines of “it could just be coincidence,” which makes your story seem less legitimate than if it were actually true (or false).

Constant fear or anxiety

As a nurse, you may find yourself afraid of being around certain people or in certain situations. You might feel that your job is threatened if you don’t do what everyone else does and it could be difficult to trust anyone at work.

• Fear of being alone: Sometimes nursing students will experience this fear when they are left alone at night or on weekends. They sometimes feel like their friends aren’t there for them when they need support, which can cause them anxiety about going home after work because they’re worried about being alone again.

• Fear of being in public: This type of bullying can happen anytime there’s an opportunity for someone else who doesn’t know the victim well (elderly adults, children) to interact with them during everyday activities such as grocery shopping or walking down sidewalks together through neighborhoods near hospitals where both parties live within close proximity.”

Psychosomatic symptoms

• Psychosomatic symptoms are physical symptoms that are not caused by a disease, but they can result from stress or anxiety. Common examples of psychosomatic symptoms include headaches, stomachaches and back pain.

• A person experiencing bullying in nursing may also have other signs of depression or anxiety.

The absence of a safe place to air grievances

You may have noticed that the signs of bullying in nursing are similar to those of other forms of abuse. The absence of a safe place to air grievances, for example, is one sign that someone is being bullied by their coworkers or supervisors. Other potential signs include:

• If you find yourself being treated unfairly at work—for example, if you’re suddenly put on probation or fired without reason—it could mean that someone else has been bullying you behind your back and this behavior needs to stop immediately!

• If someone makes fun of your weight (or lack thereof), it could be because they’re jealous about how thin/fatty/little-ladylike***ENDWRITE

Bullying in nursing is more common than you think. If you see these signs, speak up.

Bullying in nursing is a serious issue. It can happen to anyone, regardless of their gender, race or sexual orientation. In fact, bullying is one of the most common complaints made by nurses who work in healthcare settings across America.

Bullying can take many forms: verbal abuse like name-calling or threats; physical assault such as hitting or punching an employee; sexual harassment (or other forms that make you feel uncomfortable) like inappropriate jokes/comments about your appearance or body parts; ostracizing you from your team if someone else thinks you’re bullied them instead of her; stealing items from your station because they don’t like how things look there (i.e., not enough supplies).

Conclusion

If you’re experiencing any of the above signs, it’s important to speak up. Bullying in nursing is more common than you think, and if you know someone who is experiencing these issues, your support could make a difference.