Incivility In Nursing

Incivility can be defined as delineating impolite, discourteous, rude conduct that shows a disregard or disrespect for others. It can also be perceived as a power imbalance. Most of the time, nurses eat their young. It gives them power and control. Some people feel powerful when they bully others. Students and new graduates are mostly at risk for incivility. The American Association Code of Ethics specifically states that the nurse must “create a culture of civility and kindness, treating colleagues, co-workers, employees, students, and others with dignity and respect” (American Nurses Association, 2015, p. 4). The most common forms of incivility in nursing are verbal affronts, impatience especially when giving reports, refusal to answer questions,