Emotion play a significant role in guiding and directing the behavior of an individual. Stress at workplace disturbs the emotional harmony of a nurse. However, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) will enable a individual nurse to work efficiently even in the time of crisis by incorporating self and social awareness, relationship management which is least identified as equal as nursing skills. When a nurse indoctrinate Emotional Intelligence, she can craft her professional strength and values to the high level.
To assess the level of emotional Intelligence among nursing students.
39 samples who fulfilled sample selection criteria were identified. Emotional Intelligence self assessment Scale questionnaire which included, Emotional Awareness, Emotional Management, Social emotional Awareness & Relationship Management was administered. Data was collected, compiled, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Study finding revealed that regarding emotional intelligence, majority of students had effective functioning in emotional awareness 26 (66%), 22 (56%) had in emotional management, 22 (56%) had in socio emotional awareness and 19 (48%) of them had in Relationship management. And overall mean was 112 with standard deviation of 15.
The study data analysis emphasized on the need for knowing the level of emotional intelligence among student nurses who are going to step into challenging the world of nursing, where they are expected to provide the fundamental care with greater compassion and values.
Emotional Intelligence-Emotional Awareness, Emotional management, Social emotional awareness and Relationship management
