Aim:
The aim of this essay is to demonstrate your ability to relate and apply the content of this course as you prepare to transition from nursing student to a Graduate Registered Nurse.
In this essay you will need to:
-Demonstrate your understanding of the concept of emotional intelligence.
-Describe how this concept will assist you in your transition to professional practice as a graduate Registered Nurse.
The essay must include the following:
1. Introduction (400 words)
Describe emotional intelligence and the relevance to nurses undergoing transition to clinical practice. Provide an outline of the purpose and structure of the essay.
2. Personal attributes of emotional intelligence (600 words)
In separate paragraphs:
– Identify and describe the personal attributes of emotional intelligence.
– Reflect on your clinical experiences to provide an example of personal attributes of emotional intelligence.
– Discuss why personal attributes of emotional intelligence are important for nursing practice with reference to the example you provided.
3. Social attributes of emotional intelligence (600 words)
In separate paragraphs:
– Identify and describe the social attributes of emotional intelligence.
– Reflect on your clinical experiences to provide an example of social attributes of emotional intelligence.
– Discuss why social attributes of emotional intelligence are important for nursing practice with reference to the example you provided.
4. Emotional intelligence and transition to professional practice (400 words)
– Discuss why emotional intelligence might be important for transition to the nursing profession.
5. Strategies to promote a successful transition to practice (700 words)
– Identify strategies that promote a successful transition to professional practice
– Reflect on your individual needs and identify strategies that you will use in your first year as a graduate Registered Nurse.
– Discuss the evidence-base of these strategies to support your discussion.
6. Conclusion (300 words)
Summarise your main points and reinforce the significance and implications of your essay.