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How to Strengthen the Preceptor–New Graduate Nurse Relationship

The preceptor–new graduate nurse relationship can make or break a nurse's transition into practice. Before a new nurse fully finds their footing, the tone set in those first weeks shapes whether they stay, thrive, or quietly walk away.

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5 Conversation Starters to Stop the Cycle of Nurse Bullying

Everyday of my life, a nurse reaches out to me asking for helping regarding a bullying situation. Seriously – EVERYDAY! When I check my email in the morning, I usually have at least 1 –...
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The Difference Between Bully Targets and Bully Victims

73% of all nurses report experiencing bullying or witnessing bullying by their nurse colleagues.  Knowing that there are approximately 3.1 million nurses practicing in the United States, more than 2 million of us have experienced...
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Nurse Bullies are Like Groups of Cats

Nurse bullying is a HUGE problem. Every day of my life a nurse emails or contacts me through my website asking for help to deal with a bullying situation. 60% of new nurses quit their...
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Speaking Up Against Workplace Bullying Can Get You Fired. ENOUGH!

Nancy couldn’t take it anymore. She had silently watched Rachel, the charge nurse, sabotage, intimidate, and torture any nurse she didn’t like. Everyone was afraid of Rachel – even the manager. But when one of...
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Nurses Unite Against the View but What About Each Other?

I’m the oldest of 5 kids. My brother, Jerry, is only 10 months younger than me, so when my other siblings were born (in particular – Tina and Erik), Jerry and I quickly found ourselves...
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Educating the Public (and Joy Behar) on What Nurses Do

Social media has blown up over the decision Miss Colorado made to put on her nursing uniform and talk about her Alzheimer’s patient AND the female cut down about it on the View. In particular,...
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Signs that Your Co-worker Might Become Violent

    Several years ago when my daughter was in college, she met a boy. Outwardly, he was the perfect boy. He received a full scholarship, graduated valedictorian from high school, and was super smart...
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How to Catch a Professional Bully Nurse

Peg is a legend. Not because of how great she is. Peg is a legend because of how HORRIFIC she is! Peg is a bully and everyone knows it. Her stories are legendary and are...
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