Nursing interns’ experiences of bullying from clinical instructors and nurses in China: a qualitative study

This study presents a comprehensive and multidimensional examination of bullying experienced by nursing interns during their clinical placements. The findings reveal that bullying manifests in diverse forms, resulting in significant physical and psychological distress, undermining professional identity, and revealing the limited coping strategies available to nursing interns. To mitigate these adverse effects, targeted interventions should address contributory factors, cultivate a culture of safety and respect, and enhance institutional support systems to foster empowering learning environments for future nurses.