Effect of Emotional Stability Educational Program for Head Nurses on their Decision Making

Fath Elbab Abd Elhakiem, Hanan; Mohamed Abd Elrahman, Safaa; Saeed Ahmed, Ebtesam

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247691

Effect of Emotional Stability Educational Program for Head Nurses on their Decision Making

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

Authors

¹ Clinical Instructor in Beni Suef Nursing Technical Institution, Beni Suef University, Egypt

² Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt

³ Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Benha university, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247691

Abstract

Background: Head nurses with high emotional stability are more competent and report
more self-control and fewer career decision-making difficulties. Aim of study: Was to assess the
effect of emotional stability educational program for head nurses on their decision making. Design:
A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in all inpatient units at
Minia University Hospital. Sample: Consisted of all head nurses 50 who are working at the
previously mentioned setting during data collection. Tools of data collection: Four tools were used
for data collection; I: Emotional stability knowledge questionnaire, II: Self-report regarding
emotional stability skills, III: Attitude toward emotional stability questionnaire, and IV: Decision
making ability questionnaire. Results: Most of the studied head nurses (96.0%) and (88.0%) had
satisfactory knowledge levels at immediate post and follow-up phases respectively compared with
pre-program phase (10.0%). The most of studied head nurses (80%) and (66.0%) had competent
emotional stability skill level at immediate post and follow-up phases respectively compared with
pre-program phase. Nearly three-quarters (72.0%) and three-fifth (60.0%) of studied head nurses
had a positive attitude regarding emotional stability at immediate post-program and follow-up < br />phases, respectively, compared with the pre-program phase (18.0%). Also the most of the studied
head nurses (94.0%) and about three quarters (74.0%) had high decision-making ability level at
immediate post-program and follow up phases respectively compared with pre-program phase.
Conclusion: There was a positive highly statistically significant correlation between total head
nurse’s knowledge, skills, and attitude regarding emotional stability and their decision-making
ability during immediate post and follow up program phases while there was no statistically
significant correlation at pre-program phase. Recommendation: Conduct training programs and
workshops periodically to refresh and increase knowledge and skills of head nurses' emotional
stability and decision-making skills. Also conduct annual assessment for head nurses regarding their
emotional stability and decision making ability and considered a key issue for their assessment to
achieve organization goals.

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