During coffee and other breaks,Rosalie,the new RN,is excluded from conversations with the other staff.When she approaches other staff on the unit to ask questions,they turn and walk off in the other direction.The behaviour of the staff is characteristic of:

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The behavior of the staff towards Rosalie is an example of horizontal violence, which refers to workplace violence that occurs between colleagues at the same level of hierarchy. The staff is excluding Rosalie from conversations and avoiding her, which is a form of bullying and discrimination. Dislike or lack of trust may be possible factors contributing to this behavior, but the overall pattern of exclusion and avoidance suggests a more systemic issue of horizontal violence. Cultural incompetence does not seem to be relevant to the scenario.

During Coffee and Other Breaks,Rosalie,the New RN,is Excluded from Conversations