“Behaviors that often accompany lateral violence continue to be a current problem in the literature for over 20 years” (Embree, 2010). As described in literature, “the origin of LV refers to a phenomenon known as relational aggression which can be defined as any behavior that is anticipated to hurt an individual by damaging or manipulating relationships with other individuals” (Simmons, 2003). Actions related to relational aggression are most often driven to overtly isolate the targeted individual while also increasing the social rank of the oppressor. Current research shows that the average percentage of voluntary nurse turnover in general is 8.4% and for first year nurses this average increases to 27.1% (Stanley, 2007). The financial side of lateral
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This saying suggests that experienced nurses do not treat their new coworkers well. Student nurses are generally at risk for lateral violence. Lateral violence can influence the satisfaction and stress of the newly licensed nurse, as well as the thoughts of whether to continue in their present position or in the nursing profession at all. In the same way, nursing students are mainly exposed to lateral violence and bullying throughout the shift from student-to-nurse and they might start questioning their assured image in their minds that nurses are caring and supportive professionals (Yoder-Wise, 2015). “New graduates are not yet sufficient in the skills and knowledge needed to stand up for themselves, and are frequently yelled at, teased, and degraded” (Longo, 2010). Unfortunately, new graduates take these behaviors by means of it being a fragment of their everyday routine, only to imitate it later on, because it is what they have learned from the individuals before them. Being unfamiliar with the new workplace and depending on staff for help can place the new nurse at risk for becoming an easy target for violent behavior (Johnson,
This saying suggests that experienced nurses do not treat their new coworkers well. Student nurses are generally at risk for lateral violence. Lateral violence can influence the satisfaction and stress of the newly licensed nurse, as well as the thoughts of whether to continue in their present position or in the nursing profession at all. In the same way, nursing students are mainly exposed to lateral violence and bullying throughout the shift from student-to-nurse and they might start questioning their assured image in their minds that nurses are caring and supportive professionals (Yoder-Wise, 2015). “New graduates are not yet sufficient in the skills and knowledge needed to stand up for themselves, and are frequently yelled at, teased, and degraded” (Longo, 2010). Unfortunately, new graduates take these behaviors by means of it being a fragment of their everyday routine, only to imitate it later on, because it is what they have learned from the individuals before them. Being unfamiliar with the new workplace and depending on staff for help can place the new nurse at risk for becoming an easy target for violent behavior (Johnson,