• BNU2112 Sociology & Psychology in Nursing

  • CONTENT SYNOPSIS:
    This module will provide the student with basic knowledge of sociology and psychology in nursing. It includes culture, beliefs, values and their influence on health and illness of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. The course also provides the scientific basis for better understanding of personality, attitude, behaviour and reaction of patients during health and illness.

  • Welcome to Topic 1. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about Introduction to Sociology. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.


  • Welcome to Topic 2. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about healthcare organization structure. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.

  • Welcome to Topic 3. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about the sociology aspects of the nurse-patient relationship. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.

  • Welcome to Topic 4. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about transcultural nursing. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.

  • Welcome to Topic 5. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about the role of the family in the care of the sick individual. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.
  • Welcome to Topic 6. In this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about the introduction to psychology. Please feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any doubts about this topic. Remember to read all readings provided and participate in all learning activities. Happy learning.

  • Welcome to Topic 7. In the earlier sections, you have learnt the sociology aspect. Now, let's move on to the next aspect on psychology in nursing. The topics will enhance your understanding on the growth and psychological development and deviations throughout the lifespan from early childhood to older adulthood. Please feel free to approach the lecturer if you have any doubts in this topic. Happy learning!
  • Next, we will move on to discuss further on topics related to motivation and counselling skills, and stress, coping mechanism & crisis intervention.

  • Lastly, let's move on to discuss on psychological care in the healthcare setting. The topics will broaden your view on how nurses could apply psychology care to pain, cancers and coronary heart disease. This is the end of the topic, hope that you will enjoy your learning for psychology care in the healthcare setting. All the best!