A Just Culture for Nurses and Nursing Students

Establishing and maintaining the clinical learning environment for nursing students: A qualitative study

“…This finding is similar to those of studies on the role of unit leaders in establishing a culture of learning (Eliopoulos, 2012;Barnsteiner and Disch, 2012). Kane-Urrabazo (2006) identified consistency as a key element of how managers influence unit culture.…”

“…As such, exploration of unit leaders' beliefs regarding this context offers an understanding of their pedagogy. Other aspects of nursing practice have been studied with an organizational approach, leading to understandings of unit-level beliefs and processes (Barnsteiner and Disch, 2012;Collins and Russo, 2012;Hutchings et al, 2005), but this approach to studying preceptorship and the student learning environment is novel in Canada.…”

What Do Nursing Students Learn About Patient Safety? An Integrative Literature Review

“…It focuses on behavioral choices and distinguishes between human error, unintentional risk-taking behavior, and intentional risk-taking behavior. A just culture supports nursing students' reporting of errors and near-misses without fear of retribution by providing appropriate, fair, and consistent resolution of adverse student practice events (Barnsteiner & Disch, 2012;North Carolina Board of Nursing, 2012).…”

Students' experiences in associate degree nursing programs: A qualitative study looking at moral distress

“…Stratton (2013) stated that "a just culture is part of an overall safety culture where understanding is gained from nonjudgmental examination of errors" (p. C11). The components of a just culture include no fear of retribution, an atmosphere of trust, and no blame (Barnsteiner & Disch, 2012). These components are also essential for a supportive learning environment and extend beyond safety to all interactions in the academic setting, particularly those that require one to speak up or take a stand.…”

“…One constraint in nursing education may be fear of punishment or retribution. Indeed, several authors asserted that nursing schools operate with painful shaming practices that undermine teaching and learning (Barnsteiner & Disch, 2012;Bond, 2009). Along those same lines, Dolansky, Druschel, Helba, and Courtney (2013) stated that the traditional nursing education model reprimands or punishes students when an error occurs.…”