The graduate nurse is thinking about leaving a new job because of actions demonstrated by the nurse manager. Which actions should the graduate nurse identify as bullying?
1. Pairing the graduate with a seasoned nurse to assist with learning new skills
2. Asking the graduate to participate in client rounds with the new interns on the care area
3. Confronting the graduate by stating that refusing an assignment is grounds for dismissal
4. Stating that requests for vacation time will be denied because the nurse asks too many questions
5. Assigning the graduate nurse a complicated client with needs that the graduate is not comfortable performing
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Pairing the graduate with a seasoned nurse to assist with learning new skills demonstrates supportiveness.
Rationale 2: Asking the graduate to participate in client rounds with the new interns on the care area demonstrates teamwork.
Rationale 3: Confronting the graduate by stating that refusing an assignment is grounds for dismissal is bullying behavior. It is intended to intimidate the graduate.
Rationale 4: Stating that requests for vacation time will be denied because the nurse asks too many questions is bullying behavior. It is intended to humiliate the graduate.
Rationale 5: Assigning the graduate nurse a complicated client with needs that the graduate is not comfortable performing is bullying behavior. It is intended to degrade and undermine, and creates a risk to the safety of a client.
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