Horizontal Violence In The Workplace

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Horizontal violence in workplace has significant effects on new graduate nurses, the patients, the organisation and even nursing profession. It not only threatens new nurses' physical and mental wellbeing; but also impact patient outcomes. Horizontal violence is also an important contributing factor that causes the low retention rate of new nurses. Actions should be taken to eliminate horizontal violence in workplace in order to maintain the wellbeing of new nurses and preserve the precious nursing human resources. Strategies like cognitive rehearsal, transition program, authentic leadership, mentorship programs have showed effects on prevent and reduce horizontal violence. The targets, witness of the horizontal violence, the unit manager and

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