What to do when your nursing workplace culture is toxic

Ten years on from the Francis report there is more support for staff who raise concerns, but unhealthy workplaces persist and this affects nurse retention

• The report of the Mid Staffordshire inquiry focused on the need to create healthier workplaces where staff felt able to speak up about concerns
• Measures to make it easier for nurses to raise concerns have been introduced but negative workplace culture is still the top reason why nurses quit
• Advice for nurses working in a toxic environment and a look at the progress made towards creating healthier workplaces

Negative workplace culture is one of the top reasons nurses give for quitting the profession .