Benny Goodman

Psychology and Sociology in Nursing (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 society as a whole and explore the psychological and sociological basis that underpins all aspects of nursing practice.

Key features:

• All content linked to the sociological and psychological requirements in the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses
• Activities to help build critical thinking, independent learning and decision-making skills
• Case studies and scenarios that link sociological and psychological theory to nursing practice

A key text for nursing students in all fields of practice

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781526451613
• Artikelnr.: 56248417

Autorenporträt

Benny Goodman is now an independent scholar having retired from his position as lecturer in Adult Nursing in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Plymouth University. He qualified as a Registered General Nurse in the 1980's following graduation with a BSc Sociology and Politics. He writes on topics such as sustainability, climate change and health but always within a socio-political framework. He is author and co-author of two other Learning Matters books: Collaborative Practice and Sociology and Psychology in Nursing. Current interests include the socio-political role of the nurse.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: The relevance of psychology and sociology for nursing
Chapter 2: Professional values
Chapter 3: Communication
Chapter 4: Inequalities, health outcomes and nursing practice
Chapter 5: Decision-making
Chapter 6: Leadership
Chapter 7: Death and stress
Chapter 8: Parents and children
Chapter 9: Mental health and learning disabilities
Chapter 10: Conclusion: theory, issues and future directions