Patient-perpetrated workplace violence: Examining the Workplace Environment of New Graduate Nurses in U.S. Hospitals
Molloy Faculty Mentor
Jennifer Emilie Mannino, PhD, RN, CNE, Director, PhD in Nursing; Ann Marie Paraszczuk, Ed.D., RNC-NIC, IBCLC
Presenter Major
Nursing
Presentation Type
Oral
Location
Hays Theater, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Start Date
1-5-2026 9:54 AM
End Date
1-5-2026 10:00 AM
Description (Abstract)
Background: Patient-perpetrated workplace violence (PPWPV) jeopardizes nurses’ physical safety and emotional well-being.
Objective: To examine PPWPV among US new graduate nurses (NGNs).
Methods: Quantitative secondary analysis of National Student Nurses Association member survey data was used to investigate NGNs’ workplace environment. IRB #2218921-1.
Findings: 436 responses were analyzed. Patient-perpetrated adverse experiences comprised 39% of all reports of incivility, bullying, violence, harassment, and discrimination. The odds of planning to leave their position < 1 year increased by 97.4% and by 132.1% for ethnic minorities. The odds of planning to leave their organization < 1 year increased by 86.7%. Emergency situations, poor staffing ratios, insufficient ancillary, equipment availability/accessibility, and the potential for workplace injury were strong factors.
Conclusion: PPWPV was prevalent and significantly influenced their employment decisions. Conflict de-escalation education, strong institutional policies, improved staffing and security, supportive leadership, and advancing legislation is essential to reinforce zero tolerance for workplace violence.
Keywords
new graduate nurse, quantitative, secondary analysis, workplace violence
Related Pillar(s)
Community, Service, Spirituality, Study
Patient-perpetrated workplace violence: Examining the Workplace Environment of New Graduate Nurses in U.S. Hospitals
Hays Theater, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Background: Patient-perpetrated workplace violence (PPWPV) jeopardizes nurses’ physical safety and emotional well-being.
Objective: To examine PPWPV among US new graduate nurses (NGNs).
Methods: Quantitative secondary analysis of National Student Nurses Association member survey data was used to investigate NGNs’ workplace environment. IRB #2218921-1.
Findings: 436 responses were analyzed. Patient-perpetrated adverse experiences comprised 39% of all reports of incivility, bullying, violence, harassment, and discrimination. The odds of planning to leave their position < 1 year increased by 97.4% and by 132.1% for ethnic minorities. The odds of planning to leave their organization < 1 year increased by 86.7%. Emergency situations, poor staffing ratios, insufficient ancillary, equipment availability/accessibility, and the potential for workplace injury were strong factors.
Conclusion: PPWPV was prevalent and significantly influenced their employment decisions. Conflict de-escalation education, strong institutional policies, improved staffing and security, supportive leadership, and advancing legislation is essential to reinforce zero tolerance for workplace violence.
