American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022

  • Nurses’ Perceptions Regarding Current Skills in Minimizing Patient’s Aggression at a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in Lesotho

    Libuseng Moureen Rathobei, Makhosazane Barbara Dube, Isabel Nyangu

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 83-92
    Received: 26 March 2022
    Accepted: 15 April 2022
    Published: 12 May 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.20221103.11
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    Abstract: Background: Meta-analysis of international literature indicates high frequencies of aggression in mental health setting. Several studies indicated that among professional health workers, nurses are more likely than other staff members to experience aggressive incidences from patients. Furthermore, based on cause, nurses apply range of interventions... Show More
  • Bullying Experience of Student Nurses During Clinical Placement

    Lanxia Pan, Zhuoqi Zhang, Mengdi Lei, Qian Hu

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 93-97
    Received: 1 June 2022
    Accepted: 24 June 2022
    Published: 30 June 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.20221103.12
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    Abstract: Aim: To investigate the experiences of bullying described by nursing students regarding the nature and frequency of bullying during the clinical placement. Method: A cross sectional survey of fourth year nursing students in Zhengzhou city, capital of Henan Province, was conducted. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: There were... Show More