college of medicine and health science

School of nursing and midwifery

RWAMAGANA CAMPUS

Names: MUKARUKUNDO Liliane

Reg number: 219013244

ASSIGNMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
IMPORTANCE OF SOCIOLOGY IN NURSING

Introduction

Sociology in nursing is a vital tool in understanding more the patient’s reaction and response to
treatment. The more the nurses are able to connect with their patient, the more effective they are.
It is in fact difficult to diagnose a patient without having the right connection and understanding; this
is why sociology is important.

Importance of sociology
1. Sociology is important because it helps in solving social and international problems, gives
better perspective into crime, helps in the study of institutional roles and in the
understanding and planning of society. Sociology is basically defined as a study of individuals
in relation to their society.
2. Sociology is important in nursing to understand the backgrounds of the people you will be
dealing with. It also helps you understand the system of the hospital setting.
3. Sociology helps the healthcare worker to recognize common traits among certain groups
of people but also teaches to never stereotype. As you go thru your nursing classes it will
become more evident just how important this subject is in nursing.

4. Sociology helps a nurse understand what makes people "tick" the same way psychology does.
The only difference is that sociology does it from a "group" or “community” perspectives.

5. Sociology explores the issues of genders, social classes, stratification, families and economic
policies which have impacts on health care and nursing. The information gleaned by even a
 cursory study in those fields could contribute toward being a kinder and gentler nurse. A nurse
really needs to be kinder, sympathetic, and passionate.

6. Sociology enables nurses to understand their social responsibility as agents of change. When
you have the capacity to heal or make your patients feel better, you are not only treating
their illnesses; you are also improving the quality of their lives.

7. Nurses will also gain insight into the minds and hearts of their patients. That may not be
manifested on initial diagnosis, but with sociology, you begin to understand that the healing
of a person is a process and more than just the giving of medicine. This is why science
sociology is already part and parcel of a nursing profession. Without it, nurses are incapable
of understanding the intricacies of providing diagnosis to people what with their different
backgrounds and ideologies. Sociology is the ticket to a more effective diagnosis.
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