An Examination of a Nursing Training Program that Utilizes Emotional Intelligence Theory

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a nursing training program that utilizes Emotional Intelligence theory for mid-career nurses, and to consider the ideal method of developing human resources in the future. The research participants were comprised of 17 mid-career nurses undergoing leadership training. Using a battery of 2 tests, consisting of the emotional intelligence scale (EQS) and a questionnaire on faculty leadership and membership, the change in emotional skill and skills of leadership and membership were measured before and after the nursing training program. As a result, the subjects demonstrated a significant gain in all three of the aspects that constitute emotional skills: intra-personal aspect, inter-personal aspect, and situational aspect. Again, a significant difference in skills of leadership and membership was evident, with gains in the three areas of leadership, relations with staff members, and feeling affiliation with one's workplace. In the future, to enhance the skills of 'self-insight' and 'situational control, ' which are vital in the effective application of emotion, it is important to carefully select the nursing training program and for the person in charge of the training to take the role of mentor. (Kitakanto Med J 2013; 63: 233~242).