Document Type

Grant

Project Title

Primary Prevention of Incivility for Nursing Students

Principal Investigator

Krystal Canady

Publication Date

2025

College or Department

Nursing

Funder

Academic Affairs

Award Date Range

2024-2025

Award Amount

580.00

Abstract

Background: Incivility in nursing education, including lateral violence and bullying, is increasing, negatively impacting student success and faculty retention. The Joint Commission (2021) reported that over 50% of registered nurses and nursing students experienced verbal abuse. Foreman (2023) used the epidemiological triangle to illustrate incivility in nursing students, identifying them as susceptible hosts. Primary prevention interventions are essential to reduce incivility.

Methods and Aim: IRB approval was obtained from the university review board. The sample included 41 first-semester baccalaureate nursing students. Data were collected in 2024 using the Clark Civility Index for Students and Classmates. The study aimed to implement formal training to enhance student communication and coping skills in the classroom and clinical settings.

Results: The goal was to improve students' professional communication and emotional processing in stressful situations. Interventions included Self Discovery Through Art: Recovery, Resilience, ReCreation (Chabora & Moses, 2020), written communication templates, reframing, a stress-reduction app, and role-playing. Final data collection was conducted on December 5, 2024, with analysis completed by December 31, 2024. Of the 23 students who completed all surveys, 6 were from the summer cohort and 17 from the fall cohort, all identifying as female with an average age of 20 years. Personal civility scores increased by 0.09 points, and classmate civility scores increased by 1.61 points. The most significant positive change was in addressing disruptive behaviors, while the greatest negative change was in personal accountability and direct communication.

Comments

The manuscript is in progress. Presentation was completed at the Georgia Association of Nurse Educators (GANE) Conference.

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