Nursing Students and Cognitive Rehearsal Training as an Antibullying Strategy: A Canadian National Study

Abstract

Background: Bullying in nursing is a well-documented phenomenon and is a factor in job satisfaction, nurse retention, and client safety. Both nursing students and nursing staff experience these negative interactions in clinical settings. Method: This study was conducted to refine and improve the cognitive rehearsal training (CRT) intervention. Experiential workshops were conducted with third-year or equivalent baccalaureate nursing students at five different schools of nursing across Canada ( N = 329). Results: Students supported the CRT approach as a first response toward dealing with bullying behavior in the health care workplace and offered advice for its improvement. Conclusion: Currently, schools of nursing and health authorities typically use theoretical and online approaches to address bullying. The CRT intervention described in this study is novel as it involves role-play, which promotes learning at a deeper level than didactic approaches. [ J Nurs Educ . 2022;61(2):80–87.]

Prevalence of Bullying Behaviors Among Students From a National University in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…The reasons behind faculty bullying of students is worth investigating as there seems to be a range of factors (e.g., being burned out or envious of smarter students) that are attributing to teacher-bullying behavior ( Twemlow et al, 2006 ). Faculty/staff who received training and participated in a bullying prevention program felt more confident in dealing with bullying situations, had more supportive attitudes toward victims of bullying, and felt more positive about collaborating with parents regarding bullying problems ( Alsaker, 2004 ; Carissa Fehr and Seibel, 2022 ).…”

Cognitive Rehearsal

“…The student works with a coach, facilitator, or faculty member trained in CR techniques to rehearse (repeat or practice) the situation and possible outcomes 4. Each rehearsal promotes a more positive student response 2. Students are trained to respond to stressful encounters in a rapid, positive, and active manner 2…”

“…Each rehearsal promotes a more positive student response 2. Students are trained to respond to stressful encounters in a rapid, positive, and active manner 2…”

“…Respond is the third step. The learner prepares a civil, professional response that acknowledges the problem, clarifies the issue, and avoids casting blame or replicating the uncivil behavior 2…”

“…1 Role-play is a teaching strategy that promotes cognitive and affective learning at a deep level by a student acting out a situation. 2 Scenario review is a written or verbal narrative of interpersonal interaction shared with students to verbally elicit thoughts about the appropriateness of the interactions in the scenario. 1 These situations help students identify healthy nonconfrontational interpersonal communication and behaviors.…”