Incivility is, unfortunately, a relatively common phenomenon in any workplace. For example, nurses being on their phones during work hours, patients treating medical providers with hostility, and misunderstandings among personnel illustrate certain incivility. However, my view of nursing is not negatively impacted by such experiences since I look for approaches to address the issues rather than blame the situation. On the other hand, people who do not operate in the healthcare industry may perceive the environment as unhealthy and medical professionals as irresponsible. In order for the work environment to become more healthful and practical, it is essential to promote self-care techniques that may alleviate incivility related to burnout, compassion fatigue, or low job satisfaction.
The exemplification of phone use during work hours illustrates the major impact social media has on people in regards to being addicting and distracting from important tasks. I am trying to address the extensive use of such platforms by limiting my time on the phone and never accessing social media during my studies due to my willingness to be entirely focused on my goals. Moreover, researchers illustrate meditation as an effective practice, a model that I have adopted to be mindful of my environment, throughs, and goals (Halm, 2017). As a result, I am able to take time for myself while improving my overall efficiency by focusing on a subject.
This practice can be implemented in various nursing environments due to the evidence which suggests it to be helpful. Nurses may benefit from meditating during breaks, limiting the use of social media, and improving their self-care techniques. Moreover, as the level of incivility decreases if the purposed aspects are considered, patient satisfaction will increase, and the work environment will become more positive and prosperous.
Reference
Halm, M. (2017). The role of mindfulness in enhancing self-care for nurses. American Journal of Critical Care, 26(4), 344–348.