Workplace Bullying in Nursing: A Problem That Can't Be Ignored

Murray, John S.

Colonel John S. Murray, PhD, RN, CPNP, CS, FAAN, is Director of Education, Training & Research, Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, MD; and President of the Federal Nurses Association.

Note: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

MEDSURG Nursing 18(5):p 273-276, September-October 2009.

Workplace bullying is a serious problem affecting nursing. Abusive workplaces result in lack of job satisfaction, poor retention, and adverse patient outcomes. The purpose of this article is to present the history of this problem in nursing and offer potential solutions.