Sociology is the study of human social behavior, communities and society. It involves the evolution of society and human behavior and focuses on how society can change human behavior based on mutual interaction (Bennett, B., 2009 p.2). Nursing is a health profession that focuses on supporting individuals, their families, and society as a whole in preserving, achieving, and improving the best possible health and functioning (Kozier, et al., 2010 pp. 8- 9). Sociological knowledge plays a dynamic and elementary role within the nursing profession. In addition to medical knowledge, a nurse must be socially aware of the client's social values. In today's society, nursing goes beyond focusing on health-related issues to incorporate a much broader definition of both unhealthy and individuality in our society. Sociology provides us with information about the nature of health and disease, details about the social causes of disease and loss of life. It also helps, directly or indirectly, to train an insightful professional, who then becomes proficient in informed decision making. In this assignment I will discuss how sociological concepts, such as interactionist theory, conflict theory, and feminist theory, help nurses acquire the knowledge they use to follow their professional ethics. Interactionist theory involves the study of human behavior based on human interaction in society and how that interaction shapes humans and society (Bennett, B., 2009 p. 34). Nurses are significantly involved in giving a rational explanation to life, illness and death. Sociology allows nurses to investigate the morals and point of view of their professional and organizational environment. They get the information they need using Interactionist T...... half of paper ......physical studies and can provide quality care to their customers. Sociological studies help nurses understand and determine how to set goals to help clients, families, and communities achieve, improve, and sustain the best possible health and functioning. Therefore, sociological concepts such as interactionist theory, conflict theory, and feminist theory help nurses gain the understanding they need to adhere to their professional morals and provide quality care. Works Cited Bennett, B. (2009). Sociological Perspectives: An Introduction to the Sociology of Life and Living and Death and Dying, Canadian Edition, Toronto: McGraw-Hill RyersonKozier, B., Erb, G., Berman, A., Snyder, S., Bouchal, D., Hirst, S., Yiu, L., Stamler, L., Buck, M., et al. (2010). Fundamentals of Canadian Nursing 2nd Edition, Toronto: Pearson Canada Inc