Presenter(s):
Kathryn Evans Kreider DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM
Duration:
1 Hour
CNEs:
1
Description & Objectives:
This session was recorded live at the 2018 ATI National Nurse Educator Summit in Salt Lake City, UT. This session is presented by Kathryn Evans Kreider DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM. 1 CNE will be provided upon completion. Attendees must submit a completed evaluation of the educational activity to receive their CNE certificate. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to assess and regulate emotions in self and others. It has been linked to professional success and effective leadership in many fields, including nursing. The purpose of this presentation is to provide insight into the relationship of EI to nursing education and practice, discuss the potential benefits of EI training for future nurse leaders, discuss the controversies surrounding EI, and discuss meaningful methods of integrating EI into nursing curriculum.
Objective:
- Upon completion, the participant will be able to describe the role of emotional intelligence as related to success in nursing and other healthcare professions.
- The participant will be able to discuss the implications of emotional intelligence training within nursing education and practice.
- The participant will be able to discuss the potential of emotional intelligence to transform nursing graduates into clinical leaders.