Psychological First Aid: A Vital Tool in Combating Workplace Violence in Nursing

Psychological First Aid: A Vital Tool in Combating Workplace Violence in Nursing

By Dawn Whiteside Nearly a decade ago, the American Nurses Association (ANA) updated its position on workplace violence, declaring that “nurses must be afforded the same level of respect and dignity as others” (ANA, 2017). In the seven years since the ANA launched its #EndNurseAbuse pledge, the nursing profession has taken a firm stance: violence of any kind, from any source, is unacceptable. Nurses and employers across all settings – clinical, …