Research article summary (published 30 Oct 2008):

Policy development for disruptive student behaviors.

Full Abstract

Nursing students who demonstrate disruptive and at-risk behaviors in the classroom and clinical arena compromise the learning environment and are unable to provide safe, quality client care. They require early and swift identification, consultation, sanctions, or possible referral into treatment to protect themselves and public safety. The authors describe the evolution of a comprehensive policy for faculty intervention with at-risk students and provide an exemplar of a situation illustrating the use of the policy.

Author information

Author/s: Clark, Cynthia M (CM); Farnsworth, Judy (J); Springer, Pamela J (PJ);

Affiliation: Department of Nursing, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725-1840, USA. cclark(-atsign-)boisestate.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nurse educator (Nurse Educ), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 Nov-Dec; vol 33 (issue 6) : pp 259-62

Dates: Created 2008/11/04; Completed 2009/02/26;

PMID: 18981907, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 3/10/2009, IMS Date: 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00)

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Agonistic Behavior Codes of Ethics Dangerous Behavior Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - organization & administration Faculty, Nursing - organization & administration Humans Mental Disorders - prevention & control; psychology Nurse's Role Organizational Policy Policy Making

Policy Making Referral and Consultation Risk-Taking Safety Management - ethics; organization & administration Schools, Nursing - ethics; organization & administration Student Dropouts Students, Nursing - psychology; statistics & numerical data Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control; psychology Universities - ethics; organization & administration Violence - prevention & control; psychology

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