The concept of incivility: A case study 12

• The concept of incivility as it relates to nursing higher education is examined.
• Stress, workload, and the exertion of power contribute to academic incivility.
• Anxiety, physical illness, and turnover are consequences.
• Creating policies related to workplace incivility are needed.

It is clear that a culture laden with incivility creates a difficult work environment. Incivility has not excluded nursing academe. Uncivil interactions in the academic workplace may deter qualified nurses from entering academia and encourage current faculty to leave. The concept of incivility was examined using Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis and clarified with a case study. The discussion illuminates ways to diminish uncivil behaviors between and among nursing faculty.