Ep. 033: Confronting Bullying and Incivility in Nursing

Ep. 033: Confronting Bullying and Incivility in Nursing

April 8, 2026 · 36 min

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This episode discusses the challenges of bullying and incivility in nursing and offers strategies to address these issues.

Bullying and incivility remain persistent challenges in healthcare, affecting nurses’ well-being, team dynamics and patient safety. In this episode, AACN podcast hosts speak with Dr. Renee Thompson, founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, about why disruptive behaviors occur and how they differ from bullying. She shares practical strategies for nurses and leaders to address harmful behaviors, strengthen accountability, and build cultures grounded in respect, professionalism and psychological safety. This episode is sponsored by AACN’s online course Fundamental Skills for Preceptors, with information available at www.aacn.org/preceptorskills

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