• Paradesi Sachin Christopher
• R.Naveen
• P.Lahari
• R.Bhuvanasree
• R.Nagarani

RESEARCH ABSTRACT STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM “A descriptive study to assess the Emotional Intelligence among BSc Nursing students at Aragonda Apollo College of Nursing,Chittoor (District), Andhra Pradesh”. OBJECTIVES To assess the level of Emotional Intelligence among B.Sc. nursing students. To associate the level of Emotional Intelligence and selected demographic variables. METHODOLOGY The quantitative research approach was used in this study as the study was descriptive in nature. The study was conducted at Aragonda Apollo College of Nursing, Aragonda. The sample consists of 82 BSc nursing students, selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire EI (PcSc) scale was used to assess the level of Emotional Intelligence. The pilot study was conducted with eight B.Sc. nursing students. Data was analysed using average mean, standard deviation and Chi-Square test. Return approval were obtained from the principal and the participants of the study. The study has no conflict of interest. Results The findings of the study revealed that majority of students have high Emotional Intelligence 43(52%), 25(31%) of students have medium Emotional Intelligence, Eight (10%) of students have extremely high Emotional Intelligence and Six (7%) of students have Low Emotional Intelligence .The results revealed that there was significant association between level of Emotional Intelligence and selected demographic variables such as gender, schooling, academic level of studying, area of living, father’s and mother’s education, monthly income of family with p value = 0.05. Conclusion The findings of the study highlighted that majority of B.Sc. nursing students have high Emotional Intelligence and it also gave us clear information about the level of Emotional Intelligence and factors association with it. As Emotional Intelligence is one of the most important component of medical profession and nurses are on the front line of patient interaction in clinic or at hospitals. Emotional Intelligence can enable a nurse to build a better rapport with patients which will improve their hospital experience and help them feel well cared for. It not only allows for better patient care but also for better self-care. Based on the result of this study it is recommended that emotional intelligence should be incorporated into the nursing curriculum in order to promote growth of the student in different health care settings. Hence it is suggested to be self-incentive, active listening skill practiser, staying positive, empathize feelings, be open minded, listen to feedback, stay calm under pressure and managing the stress in an acceptable and healthy manner by following some helpful activities such as exercise, meditation and journaling etc.

“A descriptive study to assess the Emotional Intelligence among BSc Nursing students at Aragonda Apollo College of Nursing, Chittoor (District), Andhra Pradesh”.

"Emotional Intelligence among Bsc Nursing Students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no.c613-c678, June-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2041.pdf

"Emotional Intelligence among Bsc Nursing Students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no. ppc613-c678, June-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2041.pdf