It’s time to put an end to violence against nurses
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It’s time to put an end to violence against nurses

Jennifer Trueland Health journalist

Ways to support colleagues, increase reporting of incidents and improve protection

A nurse is left ‘shaken and nervous’ after being grabbed by the wrists and assaulted by a drunk patient during a night shift.

Nursing Standard. 36, 10, 19-21. doi: 10.7748/ns.36.10.19.s12

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