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Effect of Nurses’ Workplace Bullying on Turn Over Intention

. Nourin Akhtar, Javed Iqbal, Samina Yasmeen, Shair Hazara, Dr.Asfand yar Khalid, Amir Sultan, Ms.Khadija Khalid M. Y. Mohammed , Nasir Ali, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan & Dr hafiz amjad Hussain


Abstract

Background:  Work place bullying is a situation in which worker faces, a disgrace in a work place environment and ultimately turnover rate increases day by day.

Purpose: To estimate the effects on nurses’ workplace bullying on turn over intention rate.

Methods:  This quantitative study was conducted in two private hospitals in Lahore. The sample of 180 nurses included via simple random technique. Self-administered Questionnaire was filled by the nurses after taking written informed consent. Data was analyzed on SPSS 21.0. Descriptive test was applied for demographics and Regression analysis was used to measure the impact of nurses’ workplace bullying on turn over intention.

Results: This study revealed that there is a significant relationship between workplace bullying on turnovers Intention of nurses. Furthermore, the individual experiences of low level of workplace bullying behavior shows better work other than that experienced bullying behavior. In the same way, the satisfied staff definitely shows better output at work.

Conclusions: To conclude, the effects of workplace bullying behaviors on turnover intention was significant among nurses. Future research may involve nurses in the activities to minimize workplace bullying and involve management to take steps to reduce turnover. 

Keywords:  Nurse, Workplace bullying, Turnover Intention, Hospital.

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