Key Facts:
Workplace Bullying is an Epidemic
More than 50% of nurses surveyed by JCAHO reported having been a victim of bullying and/or disruptive behavior at work
(JCAHO, 2008).
90% nurses surveyed witnessed the abusive behaviors of others (JCAHO, 2008).
Nationwide productivity loss related to the consequences of bullying are estimated to $ 5 billion to $ 6 billion annually (KIngsley, 2009).
60% of newly registered nurses leave their first position within 6 months because of some form of bullying perpetrated against them (McKenna, Smith, Poole, & Coverdale, 2003)
(JCAHO, 2008).
90% nurses surveyed witnessed the abusive behaviors of others (JCAHO, 2008).
Nationwide productivity loss related to the consequences of bullying are estimated to $ 5 billion to $ 6 billion annually (KIngsley, 2009).
60% of newly registered nurses leave their first position within 6 months because of some form of bullying perpetrated against them (McKenna, Smith, Poole, & Coverdale, 2003)
Also Know in the Literature/Media as:
Lateral Violence
Horizontal Violence
Workplace Harrassment
Psychological Abuse
Verbal Abuse
Workplace Aggression
Employee Abuse
Mobbing
Horizontal Violence
Workplace Harrassment
Psychological Abuse
Verbal Abuse
Workplace Aggression
Employee Abuse
Mobbing
