Other highlights from AONE/NurseWeek survey
Other highlights from AONE/NurseWeek survey
Substantial numbers of RNs say that in the past year, they have personally experienced:
- Back or other musculoskeletal injuries (34%)
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including needlesticks (31%)
- Episodes of violence in the workplace (28%)
- Sexual harassment or a hostile work environment related to physicians (19%) or other staff (19%)
At least half of all nurses rate their current work setting as only fair or poor as far as:
- Opportunities to influence decisions about workplace organization (56%)
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement (55%)
- Recognition of accomplishments and work well done (54%)
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