Investigating Incivility in Prelicensure Nursing Education: A Narrative Review of Faculty-to-Student Incivility

AIM: The aim of the study was threefold: 1) synthesize current research in undergraduate nursing education surrounding faculty-to-student incivility in the classroom setting, 2) construct a conceptual definition of faculty-to-student incivility, and 3) identify potential gaps in the current literature for future research purposes. BACKGROUND: Each dynamic of incivility in undergraduate nursing education has unique qualities that must be investigated. Faculty-to-student incivility can be identified in behaviors that negatively impact students' ability to progress through the program. METHOD: A narrative review was performed on relevant articles from 2018 to the present across five databases. A thematic analysis was performed. RESULTS: Four key categories were identified in 14 articles: types of incivility, causes of incivility, consequences of incivility, and strategies to mitigate incivility. CONCLUSION: Faculty-to-student incivility is an ongoing issue with profound consequences affecting student retention and the nursing profession. Addressing incivility through faculty education and institutional policies must be promoted.