Overt Bullying
Covert Bullying
Power Dynamics
Undermining Values & Beliefs
Withholding help
100

Feedback that includes sarcastic comments, cynical remarks, or negative statements

What is verbal criticism?

100

Intentionally leaving or keeping someone out of a conversation, activity, or group.

What is exclusion?

100

An untrue or misleading allegation is made against you.

What is false reporting?

100

To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

What is ridiculing?

100

Not willing to give aid to a nurse who is finding something difficult?

What is refusing to help a struggling nurse?

200

An act attempting to cause, or resulting in, pain and/or physical injury.

What is physical violence?

200

The act of talking about other people's private lives, often in a way that is unkind, disapproving, or not true.

What is gossipping?

200

Someone intentionally setting unreasonable expectations for having a snack or your lunch at work.

What is controlling breaks?

200

Degrade someone or attack them based on their social identity, race, gender, or faith.

What is disrespecting morals and beliefs?

200

Intentionally causing a new nurse to doubt their abilities, knowledge, or skill.

What is increasing uncertainty and worry in a new nurse?

300

A form of argument in which insulting or demeaning labels are directed at an individual or group.

What is name calling?

300

Treating someone differently by the type or number of patients a nurse gets.

What is unfair assignments?

300

The act of intentionally preventing information from being shared with another.

What is withholding knowledge?

300

Disregard someone's anxiety about an issue, procedure, or activity.

What is ignoring concerns?

300

Refusing to provide physical support or knowledge to a new nurse.

What is withholding help or information?

400

The act of censuring or holding responsible an individual or group.

What is blaming?

400

The act of intentionally trying to stop someone from achieving something or to stop something from developing.

What is sabotage?

400

The act of setting unrealistic time constraints on work projects or activities.

What is impossible deadlines?

400

The act of frequently asking a colleague to stay after their shift to help you.

What is exploiting personal values and beliefs?

400

Declining to be a clinical coach without reasonable justification.

What is refusing to guide new staff?

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