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<p> A common perception is that a lot of the bullying and disrespect that can create a toxic work culture in healthcare settings is directed by physicians toward nurses. Surprisingly, nurses appear to observe a hierarchy within their own ranks that may be just as mean-spirited, says <b>Elaine Larson</b>, PhD, RN, FAAN, CIC, associate dean for research at the Columbia School of Nursing in New York.</p>

Nurses report bullying, disrespectful behavior by other nurses similar to ‘hazing’

A hierarchical order that ‘eats their young’