title: The degree of horizontal violence in RNs practicing in New York State.
abstract: This study examined the degree of horizontal violence (HV) among RNs practicing in New York State (NYS). The objective was to determine the knowledge of HV and the degree of being a victim among practicing RNs. A descriptive survey using Briles' Sabotage Savvy Questionnaire, measuring occurrences of HV and nurses' knowledge of HV, was conducted among 2659 RNs in NYS hospitals. Findings demonstrate a significantly greater (P < .05) degree of HV in union versus nonunion cultures and less HV in Magnet® organizations. Gender and RN education significantly impacted HV. Developing organizational, leadership, and individual interventions to address HV helps create a culture of safety.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Alfred State College, Alfred, USA. sellerkf@alfredstate.edu
authors.forename: Kathleen F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Sellers
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Millenbach
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scribani
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D058445:Bullying / Q000523:psychology*; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009518:New York / Q000453:epidemiology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D016134:Organizational Policy; D012931:Social Environment; D014754:Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017132:Workplace