Psychology and Sociology in Nursing
Author | : Benny Goodman |
Publisher | : Learning Matters |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2015-04-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473927551 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473927552 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Download or read book Psychology and Sociology in Nursing written by Benny Goodman and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses have to be aware of a range of sociological and psychological issues in order to provide holistic care. This book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in order to be a good nurse. It is written specifically for nursing students, and clearly explains the key concepts using nursing case studies and examples. Chapters move from individual and personal issues onto wider society as a whole and explore the psychological and sociological basis of all aspects of nursing practice.