Workplace Violence

Question 1

What types of bullying it exists?

Answer 1

Overt bullying
Covert bullying
Power dynamics
Undermining personal values/beliefs

Question 2

Describe Overt Bullying

Answer 2

Cause humiliation/emotional harm
Verbal criticism
Intimidation
Blaming
Ethnic jokes/slurs
Finding fault
Threatening
Physical violence

Question 3

Describe Covert Bullying

Answer 3

Sabotage
Excluding others
Unfair assignments/extra work
Undermining decisions, ideas, accomplishments

Question 4

Describe Power Dynamics

Answer 4

Superiors or colleagues w/ more seniority use their position to control newer nurses. They may try to direct and control assignments, breaks, shifts. Reports you to the supervisor for perceived lack of productivity or competence

Vertical violence

Question 5

Describe Undermining Personal Values/Beliefs

Answer 5

A colleague or superior is ignoring or exploiting your personal values and beliefs in the workplace, it is considered bullying.

Question 6

Describe Lateral/Horizontal Hostility

Answer 6

Eye-rolling
Folded arms
Backstabbing
Scapegoating
Impatience
Sarcasm
Rudeness
Gossiping
Silent treatment
Mockery
Humiliation
Persecution