The Effects of Grit, Emotional Intelligence, and Communication Skills of Nursing Students on Clinical Performance

This study was conducted to determine the effects of grit, emotional intelligence, and communication skills on clinical performance in nursing students. The study targeted third- and fourth-year nursing students enrolled in the College of Nursing at K University in G City, and was conducted from September 1, 2024, to October 30, 2024. The collected data were analyzed using t-tests, ANOVA, correlations, and multiple regression. The results of this study showed that grit was significantly different from clinical practice satisfaction (F=6.055, p<.001), emotional intelligence was significantly different from clinical practice satisfaction (F=13.139, p<.001), and communication skills were significantly different from major satisfaction (F=6.440, p<.001) and clinical practice satisfaction (F=15.570, p<.001). Clinical performance showed significant differences from major satisfaction (F=7.403, p<.001) and clinical practice satisfaction (F=11.030, p<.001). Analysis of factors influencing clinical performance revealed that grit (β=.153, p<.046), emotional intelligence (β=.329, p<.004), and communication skills (β=.214, p<.048) had statistically significant effects, with emotional intelligence showing the largest relative influence. Improving clinical performance in nursing students is essential for adaptability in clinical settings and providing safe patient care. Therefore, research is needed to develop educational programs that effectively enhance emotional intelligence and to examine the mediating and moderating effects of grit, emotional intelligence, and communication skills on clinical performance.