Have you ever heard of the term emotional intelligence?
My first introduction to the concept of Emotional Intelligence was in nursing school. As part of our curriculum, we had to read a book called Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Dr. Travis Bradberry and Dr. Jean Greaves. Â
The book explains why possessing skills in managing your emotions is important and how it affects all areas of your life including your professional life. Having a good grasp on who you are as a person and being mindful of your strengths and weaknesses can help you when developing healthy patterns in managing your emotions. Â
Regardless of what field you are in, having strong emotional intelligence will be an advantage for you; but I want to discuss why emotional intelligence is important for nurses and can help you better succeed as a nurse. I hope you will find useful information you can utilize in your current nursing position.
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