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“Toxic Nursing” Written by Cheryl Dellasega and Rebecca L. Volpe


Reviewed by: Sarah L. Katula APRN BC


Dellasega and Volpe provide an in-depth look at the ways in which nurses continue to “eat their young’ and create cultures of incivility. As both a nurse practioner in a hospital setting and a professor of pre-licensure and master level nurses, I found the content of this book to be of great value. The health care industry (including QSEN and IOM) has put safety initiatives at the forefront of clinical practice in health care settings.


The authors of “Toxic Nursing” address issues that inadvertently lead to human error s that could be avoided with


improved communication, improved professionalism and improved healthcare culture. The described behaviors, vignettes, commentaries and reflective thinking allow the reader to critically think through the dangerous outcomes of uncivil and undesired behaviors.


The authors identify the importance of leadership in creating a culture of safety (both physical and emotional safety) in clinical settings. I found the work applicable in several nursing environments. First, this work is primarily important for nurse managers in the clinical setting who need to establish a culture of safety and professionalism. I can see using the entirety of the work with nurse managers in leadership meetings, perhaps doing a self- assessment and then offering the readings as a support or follow-up in manager/leadership meetings. Second: for nursing professors who are creating cultures within educational settings where professional behaviors and leadership skills should be role modeled. And Third: for nursing students who are entering the health care environment.


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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE NEWS – continued Giving Potentially Dangerous Employees Organizational Socialization and Close Supervision Can Avoid Tragedy, UT Arlington Researchers Say


Two UT Arlington management professors argue that employers can prevent workplace violence by keeping dangerous employees positively engaged and closely supervising them to ensure they get the help they need. James Campbell Quick and M. Ann McFadyen of the College of Business management department focused on the estimated 1 to 3 percent of employees prone to workplace acts of aggression, such as homicide, suicide or destruction of property. The team found that HR professionals and supervisors can advance health, wellbeing, and performance while averting danger and violence by identifying and managing high-risk employees, anticipating their needs and providing support and resources. “The cause of these problems are understandabl e and predictable,” said Quick.


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