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Capital We Must Develop: Emotional Competence Educating Pre-Licensure Nursing Students.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|May 24, 2016
Summary
This study highlights the importance of emotional competency for nurses. Enhancing emotional self-awareness and self-control in nursing students can improve leadership skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Leadership
- Soft Skills in Medicine
Background:
- Emotional competency is often neglected in nursing curricula.
- Healthcare complexity and team collaboration necessitate soft skills for nurses.
- Nurse educators should integrate emotional competency alongside technical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a leadership program on emotional competency in pre-licensure nursing students.
- To determine if specific aspects of emotional and social competency improve with leadership training.
- To provide evidence for incorporating emotional competency training into nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study involving 14 pre-licensure nursing students.
- Students participated in an 18-month leadership program.
- Pre- and post-program scores on the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in key areas.
- Emotional self-awareness scores increased significantly.
- Emotional self-control and inspirational leadership scores also showed significant gains.
Conclusions:
- Leadership programs can enhance critical emotional competencies in nursing students.
- Emotional competency training is a valuable addition to nursing education.
- Improved emotional skills can positively impact future nursing practice and leadership.
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