Sociology Applied to Nursing and Healthcare

Description

This module seeks to develop undergraduate General and Psychiatric Nursing students' knowledge and understanding of the sociological factors that need to inform nursing and healthcare delivery. It seeks to challenge the student to view the provision of care through a broader societal lens. In doing so it will encourage the student to explore opportunities for nursing and healthcare to evolve so as to address the sociological dynamics of our contemporary society.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of social inequality in shaping patterns of physical and mental wellbeing, health and resilience

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of a broad range of social determinants of health

  3. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary social issues in healthcare

  4. Discuss the social context of health and healthcare

  5. Discuss social roles for Nursing within the context of broader healthcare and societal structures

Credits
05
% Final Exam 100%