Towards Academic Success: New Vision in Emotional Intelligence and  Higher Education in Nursing: A Review

 

Abstract

The body of research on emotional intelligence (EI) in the nursing field has increased recently.

Human relationships and emotions play a vital role in improving the standard of nursing care. It is essential to produce plans for helpful strategies to train nurses with high EI and achieve academic success. During their training, nursing students at the undergraduate level can regulate their thoughts and emotions by learning emotional intelligence. A nursing student's clinical placement can be successful if they have a good therapeutic relationship with patients due to their enhanced emotional intelligence. While some findings imply that focusing on problem-focused coping and emotion management abilities may improve educational success, studies are conducted to find the relationship between stress and EI. Emotional intelligence and empathy affected the stress associated with higher education in nursing students.

Emotional intelligence has been linked to academic success, improved clinical performance, better productivity, and the development of critical thinking abilities. Higher emotional intelligence advantages include improved health and well-being, less stress and anxiety, and greater life satisfaction. Greater empathy, better emotion control, better listening abilities, better conflict resolution, and more noteworthy demonstrations of compassionate care in interpersonal relationships are all linked to higher emotional intelligence.

While there are positive relationships between EI and student performance, many studies have found negative relationships between the two variables. Overall, the study's findings showed that EI significantly impacted academic performance. This narrative review discusses the existing knowledge in the literature on EI and nursing undergraduates' educational performances and academic achievements.

Key words: Emotional Intelligence, Nursing, Academic Achievements, Nursing Undergraduates