The Lived Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Minority Nurses Exposed to Racial Microaggressions in the Hospital Setting: Qualitative Study

Microaggressions are a form of WPV. "Micro" implies small, but the consequences of microaggressions are additive and detrimental. Racial microaggressions negatively impact nurses in terms of their personal well-being, job performance, and ability to deliver quality patient care. Given this, more policies, procedures, and resources must be in place to support racial and ethnic minority nurses in the hospital setting.