The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Nursing Research

Discovery of Potential Nurses have the ability to work to the full scope of their practice, by continuing their education and training. As I start my career as a nurse, I plan to continue my education and work to the top of my license by always keeping up with research backed up by evidence- based practice., advocate for my client, and always promote client safety. Jan Powers from Nursing Made Incredibly Easy wrote an article titled “Are You Practicing to Your Full Potential?”. Powers states, “The RN scope of practice is independent and comprehensive in all steps of the nursing process. The RN uses his or her skills, knowledge, and professional judgment to determine appropriate action based on the scope of practice, standards of practice, nurse practice acts from state boards of nursing and legal regulations” (Powers, 2013). I aspire to live up to and utilize all these traits as a nurse. Powers also stated “For nurses to practice to their full potential, we must be empowered to implement care within our autonomous scope of practice, determine the best care plan for the patient, and then advocate for the needs of that patient. We must be allowed to independently practice our nursing skills, as

These fundamentals consist of self- awareness, self- regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills (Goleman, 1995). Clancy states that “effective leadership begins with nurses who are motivated a self aware” (Clancy, 2014). Nurses must be willing to continue to learn to develop and strengthen their skills, by doing this nurse’s can discover more ways to improve client care and promote health. Clancy states “By exercising these skills, they can endorse teamwork, cultivate passion in themselves and their staff, and ultimately advance the nursing profession” (Clancy,