Annotated Bibliography: Lack of Emotional Intelligence in Nurse Leaders
Diana Bustamante
Capella University
Nursing Leadership and Management
BSN 4012
Dr Tina Turner
August 2, 2015
Annotated Bibliography : Lack of Emotional Intelligence in Nurse Leaders
Akerjordet, K., & Severinsson, E. (2010).The state of the science of emotional intelligence related to nursing leadership: An integrative review. Journal of Nursing Management, 18, 363–382. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2010.01087.x
This is an extensive literature review-based research examining emotional intelligence in relation to leadership in nursing. The results show that EI is unsubstantiated because it is broad, complex, varies in culture, and the tools used to measure it have varied perspectives among other factors. In this case, the conclusions drawn are the need to have extensive EI knowledge prior to applying it in leadership.
Of particular relevance to the problem of lacking emotional intelligence identified are the numerous research findings drawn from the credible websites examined. They reveal caring, reflection, authenticity, empathy, nurturing relations and recognition of other people’s contributions among others, as key to EI effectiveness in nursing. This information help provide an in-depth understanding of how lacking EI leads to the problem by recognizing the IE elements lacking and their effect. Despite a few research limitations, the information is largely credible because sources used are examined for multiple rigors, including scientific and documentation rigor. The authors have authority over the subject, as they are professors at the universities in health departments.
Hutchinson, M. & Hurley, J. (2013).Exploring leadership capability and emotional intelligence as moderators of workplace bullying. Journal of Nursing Management, 21, 553–56. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2012.01372.x
This is a research article based on literature synthesis using the narrative method to examining EI leadership effectiveness in curbing bullying behavior in nursing workplace environments. The results show that EI contributes immensely to controlling bullying because it helps people understand the experience, management and expression of emotions at the workplace, thus being able to respond appropriately without the need to bully other.
The insight from this research is particularly helpful in helping understand and resolve the conflict in the scenario, which is caused by absence of emotional intelligence. The extensive information provided in the article on the role of EI in resolving conflicts leading to bullying is credible because a team of experts have reviewed it prior to being published n the Journal of Nursing Management. The authors are Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Southern Cross University, respectively as per the source listed. Both work in the School of Health and Human Science in the university, thus having authority over the subject.
Sadri, G. (2012). Emotional intelligence and leadership development . Public Personnel Management Volume 41 (3), 535-548.
This article comprises of literature review of EI, including its models, association between EI and leadership, benefits/ limitations of EI and how EI components are employed in leadership development. The authors not only define EI, but also discuss crucial EI elements, such as motivation, self-regulation, self-awareness and social skills among others. These elements , as well as, how they are employed in nursing help in understanding why the absence of EI in the scenario causes the leadership issue highlighted. The credibility of the information lies in the article being reviewed by panel of experts before being published in the journal.
Spear, M. (2015). Leadership and emotional intelligence: Does It Matter? Plastic Surgical Nursing 35(2),55-57. doi: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000088
This article examines EI in the context of its simplicity rather that its complexity. It highlights how EI encompass qualities that people develop while growing up, such as motivation, integrity, honesty and empathy. It also provides a simpler definition of EI and elaboration of its concepts compared to Akerjordet and Severinsson (2010) research. The researcher also talks about the EI potential in improving self-inventory process of traits needed for an influential and good leader. Like most of the articles, the EI element and unique perspective expressed in this article will help in explaining the absence of EI as the major cause of the leadership issue experienced in the scenario.
Even though having supportive credible resources, the information is based on the first accounts of the author, thus questioning its credibility. Nonetheless, the author’s authority over the subject is un-debatable. The author has a Doctoral Degree in Nursing practice and works professor at School of Nursing and School of Medicine at Vanderbilt. She also teaches at Cumberland University as an assistant professor. She has over 25 year of experience in specialized nursing practice and as a leader, thus having the authority over the EI and leadership issue . in this case, the experiences shared over IE and leadership are quite valuable and insightful in their nursing profession.
Tyczkowski, B., Vandenhouten, C., Reilly, J., Bansal, G., Kubsch, S. M., & Jakkola, R. (2015). Emotional Intelligence (EI) and nursing leadership styles among nurse managers. Nurs Admin Q, 39 (2), 172–180. doi: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000094
This is an exploratory, descriptive study examining the association between leadership style for nurse managers and EI. Nurse Managers cite stress and absence of support as difficulties faced in leadership. Findings show that EI relation with resilience helps nurse managers achieve transformational leadership for nurses who have received EI education and training. This article will help in understanding how the absence of EI is leading to the leadership issue through the concepts employed in this article.
Despite a few research limitations, the information is largely credible because it has been examined by a panel of experts before its approval in the journal. Majority of the authors have PhD and Bachelor degree in RN, thus having sufficient authority over the subject
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