Project Safety for Nurses in a Hospital Setting Program Individual Research & Mentoring Opportunities Term Spring 2025 Status Pending Research Area Workplace Violence, Hospital Safety, Nursing Description The purpose of this research project is to determine if hospitals should implement stricter policies to increase the safety of nurses in hospitals. The research will be gathered by completing a literature review of workplace violence in a hospital setting, the effectiveness of current hospital safety protocols, and the personal experience of current nurses regarding violence. Primary research will be conducted through a survey of Purdue nursing students and interviews with current registered nurses in the state of Indiana. The findings will be used to determine the effectiveness of current hospital safety policies and suggestions on how to improve them if needed. Supervisor Deva Mitra Junu Mentor Type of work required This research will help to improve hospital policies and enhance nurse safety to create a more secure healthcare environment. Websites Qualifications I am a current freshman in the nursing program at Purdue University. The program allows me to have firsthand experience regarding the treatment of nurses during my clinicals and access to older nursing students. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 2 (estimated)