Introduction
Acknowledgement of one’s own vulnerability is the path to greater understanding of life, love, emotion, leadership and the moral and ethical code upon which each is built. The vulnerable are able to draw from the experience and associated emotion of others and incorporate the lessons obtained through these experiences into an ethical foundation. Building a foundation of vulnerability leads to the construction of a future mosaic of heightened emotional intelligence and endows one with the capacity to lead and thrive in their own nursing practice. The following discussion aims to further illuminate the relationship between emotional intelligence and nurses who actively practice vulnerability, outline the positive and negative repercussions …show more content…
Vulnerability, when mindfully and appropriately utilized in nursing practice, often produces a heightened sense of self-awareness, maturation of emotional intelligence, and increased ability to successfully lead in the nursing field. In contrast, Tomm-Bonde (2012) claims that vulnerability has become a “hot trend” in nursing practice and the focus on vulnerability is fueled by a shallow and naïve concept that lacks a global perspective on psychosocial and socioeconomic issues. The article further states that the definition of vulnerability and its recent initiation in nursing practice is an ambiguous individualized construct practiced by many under the guise of actual significance and worth. All sentiments should be considered when establishing an opinion on the importance of vulnerability and its applicability to a personalized nursing practice.
Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, is defined as the ability to recognize and control one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of others (Ilievová, Juhásová, Baumgartner, 2013). Recent studies have identified EQ as a required component in successful nursing practice and the provision of emotionally-competent care to patients. …show more content…
However, when the environment is not favorable to the vulnerable or when an individual is closed to connection the result is shame. Brené Brown defines shame as the fear of disconnection (Brown, 2012). Shame is a primitive human emotion, one that can destroy dreams, promote hatred, and endorse disengagement and disconnection.
An ethical nurse and a vulnerable...living vulnerably allows you to examine the impact that you have on other people and how your decisions impact others. Vulnerability as an instinct.
Emotional Intelligence and Nursing Practice
“Vulnerability isn’t good or bad: It’s not what we call a dark emotion, nor is it always a light, positive experience. Vulnerability is the core of all emotions and feelings. To feel is to be vulnerable.” (Brown, 2012)
Roles to include (bedside nurse and patient advocate, unit manager)
Promotion of Instinctual Vulnerability [Insert] How I use EQ…“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like
Acknowledgement of one’s own vulnerability is the path to greater understanding of life, love, emotion, leadership and the moral and ethical code upon which each is built. The vulnerable are able to draw from the experience and associated emotion of others and incorporate the lessons obtained through these experiences into an ethical foundation. Building a foundation of vulnerability leads to the construction of a future mosaic of heightened emotional intelligence and endows one with the capacity to lead and thrive in their own nursing practice. The following discussion aims to further illuminate the relationship between emotional intelligence and nurses who actively practice vulnerability, outline the positive and negative repercussions …show more content…
Vulnerability, when mindfully and appropriately utilized in nursing practice, often produces a heightened sense of self-awareness, maturation of emotional intelligence, and increased ability to successfully lead in the nursing field. In contrast, Tomm-Bonde (2012) claims that vulnerability has become a “hot trend” in nursing practice and the focus on vulnerability is fueled by a shallow and naïve concept that lacks a global perspective on psychosocial and socioeconomic issues. The article further states that the definition of vulnerability and its recent initiation in nursing practice is an ambiguous individualized construct practiced by many under the guise of actual significance and worth. All sentiments should be considered when establishing an opinion on the importance of vulnerability and its applicability to a personalized nursing practice.
Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, is defined as the ability to recognize and control one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of others (Ilievová, Juhásová, Baumgartner, 2013). Recent studies have identified EQ as a required component in successful nursing practice and the provision of emotionally-competent care to patients. …show more content…
However, when the environment is not favorable to the vulnerable or when an individual is closed to connection the result is shame. Brené Brown defines shame as the fear of disconnection (Brown, 2012). Shame is a primitive human emotion, one that can destroy dreams, promote hatred, and endorse disengagement and disconnection.
An ethical nurse and a vulnerable...living vulnerably allows you to examine the impact that you have on other people and how your decisions impact others. Vulnerability as an instinct.
Emotional Intelligence and Nursing Practice
“Vulnerability isn’t good or bad: It’s not what we call a dark emotion, nor is it always a light, positive experience. Vulnerability is the core of all emotions and feelings. To feel is to be vulnerable.” (Brown, 2012)
Roles to include (bedside nurse and patient advocate, unit manager)
Promotion of Instinctual Vulnerability [Insert] How I use EQ…“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like