Abstract

This study used a mixed method approach to examine the frequency and types of perceived and experienced uncivil behaviors among nursing students and faculty. The Incivility in Nursing (INE) Survey that was developed by Clark in 2004 was administered to a convenience sample of nursing students and faculty from four nursing programs. The sample included 159 senior pre-licensure nursing students and 14 faculty members within diploma, associate, and baccalaureate nursing education programs. Stress was mentioned in all program types as a contributing factor to student and faculty incivility. The analysis of the quantitative data found variability between nursing program types for numerous uncivil student and faculty behaviors. The demographic variables of sex, age, ethnic/racial background, and parental level of education impacted only a few of the uncivil behaviors for the nursing programs. The study results indicated that incivility occurs in nursing academia and there are differences between nursing training programs. Further research is needed to investigate the differences in incivility between nursing training programs and to address strategies to manage those uncivil behaviors.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3719125; ProQuest document ID: 1702710522. The author still retains copyright.

Authors

Karen AulFollow

Author Details

Karen Aul, PhD, CNE, CHSE, Associate Professor

Sigma Membership

Delta Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Uncivil Behavior, Nursing Academia, Nursing Students

Advisor

Mary Ann Rafoth

Second Advisor

Nathan Taylor

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Robert Morris University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-03-21

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