Nearly 46% of nurses said workplace violence has increased, and more than 80% reported experiencing at least one form of violence at work in 2023, according to a survey by the National Nurses United (NNU), the largest labor union and professional association for registered nurses (RNs) in the United States. Data show that nationally, healthcare workers are experiencing a surge in workplace violence, exacerbated by actions taken by the health industry during the pandemic. ...
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