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Empowering Nurses: Fostering a Culture of Respect and Civility

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Abstract

Poster Summary:
Incivility among nurses can significantly affect wellbeing, team cohesion, and, ultimately, patient care. Evidence indicates that newly registered nurses are particularly vulnerable to such behaviours (Anusiewicz et al., 2020; Gillespie et al., 2024).

Methods:
This project, undertaken within the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT), aimed to explore the types of incivility experienced by nurses using a questionnaire based on Fleming and Sutherland’s (2011) Framework, which reflects commonly reported forms of bullying within nursing.

Findings informed the design of targeted workshops to support nurses in recognising bullying behaviours, developing confidence to intervene, and raising concerns safely. The workshops also provided a forum for stakeholder discussions on future education and resource development.

Future Impact:
The next phase involves the creation of an online-learning package for all registered nurses and midwives across the WHSCT. This initiative promotes dignity, psychological safety, inclusion, and effective leadership - foundations for delivering kind and inclusive care.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusUnpublished - 10 Sept 2025
EventChief Nursing Officer Conference 2025 Northern Ireland
: Empowering Nurses and Midwives to provide Kind and Inclusive Care
- Belfast, BT23 5RF, Belfast
Duration: 10 Sept 202510 Sept 2025

Conference

ConferenceChief Nursing Officer Conference 2025 Northern Ireland
CityBelfast
Period10/09/2510/09/25

Funding

RCN Foundation

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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