Abstract
In the dynamic field of nursing, fostering a positive, sustainable, and emotionally intelligent workplace is paramount for patient care and professional well-being. This chapter explores the role of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in transforming nursing practices through a strengths-based approach, leveraging Emotional Intelligence (EI) to create flourishing environments. By shifting from problem-solving to possibilityseeking, AI empowers nurses to co-create resilient, innovative, and compassionate care models. The chapter delves into the Five-D AI Cycle (Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny), illustrating its application in enhancing leadership, and patient-centered care. Through real-world case studies and empirical research, the intersection of positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and appreciative inquiryin nursing is examined, offering strategies for building sustainable and flourishing healthcare ecosystems. This exploration underscores the transformative power of AI and EI in cultivating adaptive leadership, professional fulfillment, and holistic well-being in nursing.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cultivating Flourishing Practices and Environments by Embracing Positive Education |
| Editors | S. Benoit |
| Publisher | IGI Global Scientific Publishing |
| Chapter | 2 |
| Pages | 45-78 |
| Number of pages | 34 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798369394687 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9798369394663 |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2025 |
