Applied Social Science for Nursing Students

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Mark Molesworth - Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Iain Atherton - Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Applied Social Science for Nursing Students
October 2023 | 152 pages | Learning Matters
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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
 

Contents

Chapter 1: Social science informed nursing

Chapter 1: Social science informed nursing

Chapter 2: Understanding individuals and their communities

Chapter 2: Understanding individuals and their communities

Chapter 3: Holistic care needs

Chapter 3: Holistic care needs

Chapter 4: Addressing inequalities and discrimination

Chapter 4: Addressing inequalities and discrimination

Chapter 5: Activism and politics

Chapter 5: Activism and politics

Chapter 6: Population health

Chapter 6: Population health

Chapter 7: Social science research methods

Chapter 7: Social science research methods

Description

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
 

Contents

Chapter 1: Social science informed nursing

Chapter 1: Social science informed nursing

Chapter 2: Understanding individuals and their communities

Chapter 2: Understanding individuals and their communities

Chapter 3: Holistic care needs

Chapter 3: Holistic care needs

Chapter 4: Addressing inequalities and discrimination

Chapter 4: Addressing inequalities and discrimination

Chapter 5: Activism and politics

Chapter 5: Activism and politics

Chapter 6: Population health

Chapter 6: Population health

Chapter 7: Social science research methods

Chapter 7: Social science research methods

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Applied Social Science for Nursing Students


October 2023 | 152 pages | Learning Matters

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 31/03/2026 9781529797039 $46.00
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781529797046 $95.00
180 Day Ebook 26/10/2023 9781529615111 $27.00
Lifetime 26/10/2023 9781529615111 $39.00

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
 

Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1: Social science informed nursing
  • Chapter 2: Understanding individuals and their communities
  • Chapter 3: Holistic care needs
  • Chapter 4: Addressing inequalities and discrimination
  • Chapter 5: Activism and politics
  • Chapter 6: Population health
  • Chapter 7: Social science research methods

Recent Product Reviews:

This is a robust and informative text about the importance of social science and its application in nursing. This text covers the essential issues in a very simple, yet informative, way. It is also a useful text when considering the current NMC Standards for Nurse Education around the social sciences and their application in all nursing fields.
Mr Thomas Beary, Nursing, Hertfordshire University
The content was relevant to a module that focuses on public health and the information was pitched at an appropriate level for our students
Miss Siobhan Flynn, Nursing and Midwifery, Swansea University

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