Reflect on the issue of incivility. Think of an experience in which you were directly involved or
witnessed incivility in the workplace. Analyze scholarly literature related to the issue of
incivility and strategies for cultivating healthful environments.
1.​ ​In a ​four- to six-page​ written paper, address the following.
a.​ ​Define and explain the issue of incivility. Use scholarly nursing literature.
b.​ ​Discuss the importance of this issue to nursing. Address the impact of
incivility on individuals, microsystem work environments, and the profession of
nursing. In this section, use at least three (3) different scholarly nursing
literature sources to support your work. Remember to include matching
references for each.
c.​ ​Provide a scenario (real or fictitious) of incivility in a practice setting. What
was the impact on the individuals involved? How was the work environment
affected?
d.​ ​Describe three strategies for creating a healthful environment. Use
scholarly nursing literature to support each strategy.
e.​ ​Identify your selected specialty track (education, executive, family nurse
practitioner, healthcare policy, or nursing informatics). Provide two examples of
strategies you will implement in your master’s-prepared advanced practice role
to cultivate a healthful work environment.
f.​ ​Provide a conclusion. Include a summary on the issue of incivility, strategies
to create healthful environments, specialty track, and how you will contribute to
cultivating healthful environments in your future professional practice. Include a
self-reflection.
1.​ ​Review directions thoroughly.
2.​ ​Follow submission requirements.
3.​ ​Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
4.​ ​Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and
consistent with formal, scientific writing.
5.​ ​Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA
guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual. This includes the use of
headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no
heading is used.
6.​ ​Ideas and information that come from scholarly nursing literature must be cited
and referenced correctly.
7.​ ​A minimum of ​four (4)​ scholarly nursing literature references must be used.
8.​ ​Abide by CCN academic integrity policy.