Incivility within the healthcare metaparadigm

ncivility in the Workplace Paper

For this assignment, you will write a 6-8 page APA Style formatted paper on incivility within the healthcare metaparadigm.

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA):

Nurses are required to create an ethical environment and culture of civility and kindness, treating colleagues, co-workers, employees, students and others with dignity and respect. Similarly, nurses must be afforded the same level of respect and dignity as others. Thus, the nursing profession will no longer tolerate violence of any kind from any source. (ANA, 2015)

Planning

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Please make sure your 6-8 page paper includes the following:

1. Write an introduction with a minimum of two detailed paragraphs, and at least five in-depth sentences per paragraph, introducing incivility in the workplace within the healthcare metaparadigm. Ensure that the information demonstrates a strong understanding through clear, logical, and professional organization. All information should be relevant and accurate, based on credible sources.
2. Write a minimum of two detailed paragraphs identifying how incivility impacts an individual nurses ability to use high-level clinical judgment. Each paragraph should contain at least five in-depth sentences. Include a minimum of two specific, in-depth examples of how incivility in the workplace impacts the nurses ability to use high-level clinical judgment, considering emotional factors, stress, and patient care needs. Ensure that the information is presented in a clear, organized, and professional manner. All information should be relevant and accurate, based on credible resources provided.
3. Identify a minimum of two common issues that occur with workplace or clinical site incivility. Provide a minimum of three in-depth sentences for each common issue identified, explaining how and why each common issue negatively affects the workplace or clinical site and how they can be eliminated.
4. Write a minimum of two detailed paragraphs discussing how workplace or clinical site communication is or was affected due to incivility. Consider whether patients suffered or if patient treatments were missed. Each paragraph should contain at least five in-depth sentences, providing a thorough examination of how workplace or clinical site communication is or was affected by incivility.
5. Write a minimum of two detailed paragraphs identifying current health initiatives that organizations are implementing to decrease incivility within the workplace or clinical sites. Review relevant information from the ANA, ONA, and/or Joint Commission, as well as your organizations policies and procedures. Identify a minimum of three current health initiatives that healthcare organizations are implementing to decrease incivility within the workplace or clinical site. Provide a thorough examination, using a minimum of two in-depth sentences for each initiative, with a strong emphasis on how it relates to incivility in the workplace or clinical site.
6. Write a closing or conclusionparagraph that ties the paper together. Provide a minimum of five in-depth sentences as a conclusion paragraph that summarizes all the important key points within the paper.
7. Include two (2) APA Style formatted references and citations. For more information on how to cite and reference in APA Style, . Use a minimum of two research articles/resources, which should be submitted with the assignment. Ensure that all resources/references are cited and listed using appropriate APA formatting with no errors noted.
8. Evaluate spelling and grammar, make sure the paper is in APA Style format. Use the as a guide and the to write your paper. Accurately use terminology and aim for two or fewer MUGS (Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling) errors.

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