The influence of empowerment and incivility on the mental health of new graduate nurses
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 28 November 2013
Travis Wing, Sandra Regan, Heather K. Spence Laschinger
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It is suggested that empowering workplaces contribute to lower mental health symptoms in new graduate nurses, an effect that is diminished by incivility.
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Strategies that foster empowering work conditions and reduce uncivil behaviour are needed to promote positive mental health in new graduate nurses.
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Social SciencesHealth ProfessionsNursing
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