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How to handle negative nursing feedback that is not helpful
Nurses can feel demoralised by negative feedback, and the feedback managers or colleagues provide may not always be constructive or objective, but there are constructive ways forward. These top tips will help nursing staff cope with challenging feedback, whether unfair, incorrect, poorly delivered or even discriminatory. Nurses should reflect on negative feedback before responding, and discuss this with a union representative or trusted colleague if needed.
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