Perceptions of Incivility in Nursing Education: A Comparative Analysis of Student and Faculty Perspectives
AI Summary
Learning environment rated mostly civil by both students and faculty; high-level uncivil behaviours are rare.
Faculty view low-level uncivil behaviours as more uncivil and more frequent than students; both report students display uncivil behaviours more often.
Shared definitions, clear expectations, role modelling, and civility education are essential strategies to promote respectful, professional learning environments.
BACKGROUND: Incivility in nursing education affects learning, professionalism, and patient safety and may be perceived differently by faculty and students.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify perceptions of civility and incivility of nursing students and faculty.
METHODS: An online mixed-methods survey was administered to students and faculty in 3 prelicensure nursing programs within one university.
RESULTS: The learning environment was rated as mostly civil by both students and faculty, with high-level uncivil behaviors being rare. Faculty rated low-level behaviors as more uncivil and more frequent than students (P < .05). Both groups perceived students engaging in uncivil behaviors more frequently than faculty (P < .05) and identified role modeling, establishing clear expectations, and education about civility as important strategies.
CONCLUSIONS: Results highlight the need for the creation of shared definitions, clear expectations, and strategies to promote civil, respectful, and professional learning environments in nursing education.
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