Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is founder of Civility Matters and Professor Emeritus at Boise State University. She is an international leader in fostering civility and healthy work environments around the globe, and her groundbreaking work on fostering civility has brought national and international attention to the controversial issues of incivility in academic and work environments.
""Few scholars have shaped nursing as profoundly as Dr. Cynthia Clark. In Creating & Sustaining Civility in Nursing Education, she blends research, practice, and expert storytelling to highlight civility's critical role in education and patient care. At a time of persistent workforce and faculty shortages, this third edition is a timely guide for cultivating respectful, inclusive environments that support our profession's resilience. Clark's work is a lasting gift that deserves a place in every institution."" -Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAADNAssociate Professor, Tulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, Louisiana ""Cynthia Clark takes a pioneering and encouraging look at civility in nursing at a political, institutional, and personal level. This is essential for the health of professionals and healthcare systems' users."" -Prof. Dr. Sandra Bensch, MScN, Diplom-Pflegepädagogin (UAS), RNVice Dean in the Department of Health and Nursing, Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz (Germany), Chair of Nursing Practice and Nursing Didactics"" In a time when the pandemic has intensified pressures in healthcare and education, this essential book offers strategies to foster civility and resilience in nursing education. With actionable insights on maintaining respect and empathy under unprecedented stress, it's a vital resource for educators and leaders. This guide equips readers to navigate challenging dynamics, support mental health, and cultivate a collaborative, compassionate learning environment-essential tools for the demands of today's healthcare landscape."" -Meg Moorman, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEFDirector of Faculty Innovating for Nursing Education (FINE) CenterCoordinator of MSN in Nursing EducationClinical Associate ProfessorIndiana University School of Nursing""This book helps us understand why civility matters-for student learning and development and for educator effectiveness and satisfaction-and the impact of incivility on everyone, not only the individual who is the target of these behaviors. Cindy Clark guides us in creating and sustaining a healthy academic work environment and presents the research and evidence for why this is important and how to accomplish it. This is a must-read book for everyone involved in educating students and other learners to promote civility, inclusion, and respect for others."" -Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAANThelma M. Ingles Professor of NursingDuke University School of NursingDurham, North CarolinaEditor-in-Chief, Nurse Educator""Dr. Clark emphasizes the importance of civility in nursing education. I read and used her previous book on civility in nursing education for my doctorate, and this new book provides a comprehensive description and management of civility-incivility from the perspectives of faculty, staff, and students in nursing education."" -Ni Gusti Ayu EkaCivility and Incivility Researcher in IndonesiaLecturer and Head of Research and Community Service Faculty of NursingUniversitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia