Date of Conferral

1-21-2026

Date of Award

January 2026

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Mary Martin

Abstract

In this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project, the primary focus was on addressing knowledge of workplace bullying within the hospital setting. The project involved developing and implementing an educational program to raise awareness, prevent workplace bullying, and effectively respond to it among healthcare staff. Workplace bullying harms physical and emotional well-being, reduces productivity, increases absenteeism, and increases turnover. The practice-focused question was as follows: In a hospital setting, does implementing a workplace violence (WPV) prevention education program for healthcare workers lead to increased knowledge of WPV incidents, awareness, and management among staff? Using evidence-based strategies and resources, the DNP project aims to equip hospital employees with the knowledge and skills to identify, address, and combat workplace bullying. The program includes a PowerPoint educational session with pre- and post-analysis of expertise. Results were analyzed using statistical software to obtain paired sample t-tests. The pretest mean score was (M = 0.75; SD = 0.44), and the posttest mean score was 2.13 (0.79), p = .07, indicating no statistical significance. Overall, staff knowledge increased by 184%. Through proactive education and empowerment, the DNP project aims to combat workplace bullying and cultivate a culture of respect and collaboration in the hospital setting, fostering social change.

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