Thank you #RealTalkRJ for having me on today. Our new study on nursing retention is available here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…
Violence is a common experience among nurses. It shouldn't be, but it is. There are 'zero tolerance' signs in hospitals, but if someone has a liter of blood outside their body (dialysis), you aren't going to throw them out on the street.
These issues reflect endemic violence against women and a lack of respect for healthcare professionals. Nurses also face professional sanctions if they speak out (Doctors are essentially contractors and do not have the same restrictions)
It's one thing to have a person who is vulnerable, confused and afraid lash out (not ok- but more understandable). It's another thing to have people protesting outside hospitals as you try to walk into work.
The most dangerous place for a woman in every country in the world is her own home.
The legacy of gender based violence and a historically female profession means ALL nurses are at increased risk for violence at work.
The legacy of gender based violence and a historically female profession means ALL nurses are at increased risk for violence at work.
We need a range of measures, including allowing nurses to speak out, vote for your healthcare system, create supportive work environments, address misogyny, and support nursing job action.
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