The extent, nature, and response to victimization of emergency nurses in Pennsylvania.
A survey of 124 emergency departments documents the existence of significant victimization of emergency nurses. Data reflect an increased incidence of violence associated with urban settings, night shifts, shifts more than 8 hours long, patients who are intoxicated, patients who have medical conditions such as dementia or cerebral trauma, and male emergency nurses. After victimization, almost 15% of responding nurses had considered transferring to another unit; almost 18% had considered leaving nursing altogether.
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014754:Violence