'I was told to return to work as soon as I regained consciousness.' Why only a third of assaulted nurses report it to police
- Written by: C.J. Cabilan, Adjunct Lecturer, The University of Queensland
ShutterstockViolence against nurses is pervasive. They are more likely to experience physical violence than any other health-care professionals. Violence against nurses occurs in the context of violence against women, with 87.5% of Australia’s nursing workforce identifying as women.
Nurses report being punched, hit, struck, having objects...