Be an ADVOCATE and stop horizontal violence/bulling in Nursing!!!

As a nurse, we all pledge to abide by the Nursing Code of Ethics and to provide no harm.  When we agreed to provide no harm, this pledge does not only apply to the ill clients we are implementing individual interventions to restore them back to health.  It also applies to the students who are watching and learning from us, the novice nurse who you are preceptor for, your colleagues who you work side by side with everyday.  Be prepared to be kind and provide integrity and dignity to all.  Remember, someone is always watching.  I am an advocate for my students and will speak up if I see they are being mistreated.  While I am not an employee where we are graciously allowed to be for practicum, I will speak up if I see anyone being mistreated.  I will speak up as a visitor if I see bullying in nursing. To stop the incivility or bullying in nursing we must all step up and stop this form of harassment! Be strong!