FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG STUDENT NURSES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/2411-1597.2024.2.14799Keywords:
nursing students, emotional intelligence, stress, anxiety, health, academic successAbstract
Introduction. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a person’s ability to interpret and distinguish between personal feelings and ideas and those of others. Emotional intelligence consists of skills that are learned and developed throughout life to deal with stressors. The goal of clinical education in nursing is to develop the professional skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong learning and critical thinking. The nursing profession is endowed with a significant emotional load, including management in health care.
The aim of the study – to analyze the factors of the formation of EI among nursing students.
The main part. Nurses with high levels of EI are more empathetic, compassionate, caring, and resilient. EI can be an important factor in the success and professional fulfillment of nursing students. EI tends to be higher in women, but results from different studies vary by age, year of education, and gender. EI is also related to academic success. Students who manage their emotions better than others have better academic results. The relationship between EI and the physical and mental health of nursing students was revealed. The more emotionally competent students are, the more satisfied and happier they are with their lives. They also have lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression and are less likely to burn out. In addition, these students have better health and well-being. Various studies show that some personality traits are correlated with the level of EI. For example, trait neuroticism is a variable that may explain high levels of stress among college students. EI can be developed through targeted educational activities and programs.
Conclusions. An emotionally intelligent nursing student copes with stress and emotions more effectively and has better health and better relationships with classmates and teachers.
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