Vitello, interim director of perioperative nursing and clinical services at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, says, "You want to create a healthy workplace environment, where people come to work not fearful and leaders are attuned to the emotions of their staff.

Emotional intelligence is described as the ability to monitor or handle one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of others.

Emotional intelligence is a new concept in nursing; initial research studies indicate that EI is an important part of successful nursing practice.

Motivation, empathy and social skills can all be impacted by emotional intelligence (Codier & Codier, 2017; Raghubir, 2018).

Identify leadership opportunities for nurses in health care organizations and educational institutions.
“Nurses do so much more now than they used to, so programs focus on making sure their graduates are technically proficient. Nurse leaders with emotional intelligence are in high demand today. When nursing began as a profession, soft skills (some of which involve EQ) were a major chunk of the job.

Define emotional intelligence and consider how it enhances a leader’s performance. Emotional intelligence involves recognizing feelings, self-monitoring or awareness, how emotions impact relationships and how they can be managed. Emotional Intelligence, also commonly referred to as EI or EQ (for emotional quotient), is generally considered to be an objective measurement of an individual's ability to function within social or group settings by doing such things as reading the emotions of other people, responding to the needs of those people as appropriate, and being able to effectively communicate their own needs. All Six Seconds Certification training courses provide ACE units.. A push toward more emotional intelligence in nursing.

Recognize the challenges of a leader within health care organizations. Examine communication methods that promote a healthy work environment among diverse populations.
Sargent says that has really shifted in recent years.