Missouri nurses are done normalizing violence

By: Abby Ehrhardt

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 1,030

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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When people hear “workplace violence,” they often picture a physical attack. But in health care settings, the more common reality is persistent threats, intimidation and verbal hostility — exposure that accumulates over time.

In a Fall 2025 survey conducted by the Missouri Nurses Association, 90% of nurses reported verbal abuse and 63% reported physical violence. Nearly half — 46% — said they had considered leaving their job multiple times because of workplace violence.

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