Upstate AHEC Lateral Violence among Nurses Project.

We have learned the following about lateral violence among nurses in the Upstate through personal experience surveys and feedback in our classes: • 85% have been victims of lateral violence • 93% have witnessed lateral violence • Nonverbal innuendo and backstabbing are the most common forms of lateral violence • The experienced nurse is most often the perpetrator • The novice nurse is most likely the victim • Lateral violence is most often handled by ignoring it