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1 in 4 NURSES ARE ASSAULTED THIS IS HOW YOU FIGHT BACK pt1

The statistic you often hear is terrifying: 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted on the job. But the truth is, recent reports show it's even worse. A 2025 survey found that 27% of nurses were physically assaulted in the last year—hit, kicked, or grabbed. Other studies show that figure is climbing, with some suggesting nearly half of all nurses have seen violence on their unit increase.

But what’s really scary is how many of these assaults just disappear. Why? Because nurses are told, and made to feel, that it's just 'part of the job' and that reporting it won't do any good.

If you’re a nurse who has ever been told to just 'get over it,' this is for you. We’re going to give you the exact legal playbook to follow to make sure your case is taken seriously and your workplace is held accountable. This is how you fight back.

# # # Section 1: The Silent Epidemic of Underreporting

Let's get one thing straight right now: violence is not, and never will be, an acceptable part of being a nurse. The idea that you have to put up with threats, abuse, or physical attacks to do your job is a dangerous lie—and it’s a lie that allows a silent epidemic to grow.

The latest surveys paint a pretty grim picture. A 2024 report found that a staggering 81.6% of nurses experienced at least one form of workplace violence in the past year alone.

But the real crisis isn't just the violence itself—it's the silence around it. Study after study shows that the vast majority of these incidents are never officially reported. Some data suggests as few as 20% are ever documented. The other 80%? They're brushed off, ignored, or flat-out suppressed.

And the reasons why will make your blood boil. Many nurses believe reporting is pointless. In a recent survey of nurses who were assaulted and didn't report it, the number one reason was the belief that nothing would change. And sadly, they're often right.

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concerning the previous post. the pediatrician is not supposed to give the child a birthday gift. it's called boundary crossing. we are supposed to remain professional without creating a sense of favouritism or making the patient to become dependent. just wishing the child a happy birthday is ok.

A pediatrician is taking care of a child Miriam. it's Miriam's birthday but her family isn't around and lives in another town. they go home once in a while to collect some things from home. the pediatrician buys her a gift and presented to her for her birthday. is her action acceptable? is she building a therapeutic relationship?
give your answers in the comment section. 👇

nurses are not supposed to receive gifts from a patient. sometimes a kind gift from a patient as appreciation should be handed to the team.

is it right for a nurse to receive gifts from patients or their families?