Description
| Product ID: | 9781529797039 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Transforming Nursing Practice Series |
| Title: | Applied Social Science for Nursing Students |
| Authors: | Author: Iain Atherton, Mark Molesworth |
| Page Count: | 152 |
| Subjects: | Nursing, Nursing, Nursing fundamentals and skills, Nursing fundamentals & skills |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book introduces core aspects of the social sciences and their application to nursing practice. Alongside essential contributions from sociology and psychology, the book goes beyond this to provide readers with a solid grounding in politics and political awareness, health promotion, advocacy and more. What are the social sciences and how are they relevant to nursing? How can I apply them to my practice? This book introduces the essential social science that you need in order to register and practice effectively as a nurse. Contributions from the social sciences enable you to better understand the world view of your patients and service users, as well as the wider social, cultural and political landscape in which they live and you provide care. This book will help you apply this knowledge to your everyday practice. Be it providing holistic person-centred care, advocating for your patients and their communities, or contributing to service improvement, understanding the social sciences is key to a nursing career that truly makes a difference. Key features: - Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) - Explores social science’s contribution to key aspects of your study including sociology, psychology, research, and health promotion - Case studies, activities and student insights illustrate theory and concepts in real life nursing practice |
| Imprint Name: | Learning Matters Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-10-27 |
