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¹In the College of Nursing at Texas A&M University, Bryan, TX, Sonya M. Grigsby is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Maria I. Bruton is a recent graduate of the DNP program, and Matt F. Hoffman is Assistant Dean and Clinical Associate Professor.

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Summary

Emotional intelligence (EI) enhances critical care nursing by improving wellness, communication, and safety. Developing EI skills like self-awareness and empathy supports professional excellence in high-pressure environments.

Keywords:

critical care critical care nursing critical care unit emotional intelligence interpersonal skills

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Healthcare Management

Background:

Emotional intelligence (EI) involves recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions.
Key EI components include self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
EI principles were developed by Salovey, Mayer, and Goleman.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the application of EI in critical care nursing.
To highlight EI's potential impact on wellness, communication, collaboration, and safety.
To support resilience, empathy, and professional excellence in critical care.

Main Methods:

Literature review on emotional intelligence.
Exploration of EI's relevance in high-pressure nursing settings.
Analysis of EI's influence on key nursing outcomes.

Main Results:

EI can significantly influence nurse wellness and job satisfaction.
Enhanced EI improves communication and collaboration among critical care teams.
EI application correlates with improved patient safety and care quality.

Conclusions:

Emotional intelligence is a crucial, developable skill for critical care nurses.
Implementing EI strategies can foster a more resilient and empathetic nursing workforce.
EI contributes to professional excellence and effective functioning in demanding healthcare environments.