Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Committee Chair
Janie Carlton
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the level of incivility among registered nurses in the hospital setting. A non-experimental descriptive quantitative design was used.The Nursing Incivility Scale (NIS) was sent to all registered nurses (653) employed at the hospital via email with a response rate of 24% (n=158). The NIS has source specific subscales included. The results indicated that nurses did have experiences with incivility at this facility with the sources being identified as General Hostile Climate, Nurse Gossip and Rumors, Physician Abusive Supervision and Patient and Visitor Displaced Frustration.
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Citation Information
Gillian, Lesley Ann, "Exploring Incivility among Registered Nurses in the Hospital Setting" (2015). Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects. 221.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/nursing_etd/221