Textbook on Psychology for Post Basic BSc Nursing

Body and mind are the two sides of the same coin; they are inseparable, inter-related, interdependent and complex in nature. Each individual mind is unique. Understanding about mind and behavior is important for every nurse to get cooperation from each patient to provide a successful good quality care. Therefore, each nurse should learn the basics of psychology in order to empathize on the patients’ problems, which helps the nurse to get better knowledge about patients’ illness, and integrate, plan and implement the holistic care.

This book provides all the information nurses need to cover the psychology component of their course.