Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition (Paperback)

POLICY & POLITICS IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE

Learn how to influence policy and become a leader in today's changing health care environment with this essential resource for nursing activism. This eighth edition continues to be the leading text on nursing action, providing comprehensive analysis of cutting-edge healthcare issues and first-person insights from industry experts.

The text helps develop a global understanding of nursing leadership and political activism while addressing the complex business and financial issues that drive the modern health system. You will explore critical strategies for playing a leadership role in the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Analysis of healthcare policies and politics providing a broad understanding of leadership and political activism.

• Key Points at the end of every chapter to help review important and need-to-know lesson content.

• Taking Action essays featuring personal accounts of nurses participating in and influencing political changes.

• Expert perspectives from a wide range of contributors sharing insights gained in the crafting of healthcare policy.

• Expanded coverage of primary care models and issues reflecting the most recent industry changes and challenges.

• Updates on the globalization of nursing and international procedures related to clinical and professional standards.

Perfect for nursing students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking to advance their leadership and advocacy skills in the clinical and political arenas.

Product Details

• Author: Diana J. Mason PhD RN FAAN, Adriana Perez PhD CRNP ANP-BC FAAN FGSA, Monica R. McLemore RN MPH PhD, Elizabeth Dickson PhD RN

• Publisher: Elsevier

• Edition: 8th

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: March 20, 2020

• Language: English

• Pages: 680

• Dimensions: 7.75 x 1 x 9.5 inches

• Item Weight: 7.6 ounces

• ISBN-10: 0323554989

• ISBN-13: 978-0323554985