Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care
- Book Review,
by Diana Mason
From Book News, Inc.
Seeking a greater role for nursing in defining American healthcare institutions and policies, editors Mason (Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Nursing), Leavitt (School of Nursing, U. of Mississippi Medical Center), and Chaffee (Deputy Director of Navy Medicine, Office of Homeland Security) present 34 chapters and a number of case studies and illustrative vignettes. After exploring the basics of affecting policy in the United States and the structures and economics of American healthcare, four sections explore how to influence policy change in the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
The new edition of this respected resource enables readers to analyze policy issues, enhance their political knowledge and skills, and prepare for leadership roles in policy-making and public health. Over 100 well-known nurses explore policy and politics, strategies for policy development and political action, and the application of these strategies in the four spheres of workplace, government, organizations and community.
Book Info
(Saunders) American Journal of Nursing, New York, NY. Brandon/Hill Nursing List selection (#213). Previous edition: c1998. Handbook of political action for nurses at all levels. Has won the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award six times. New edition contains: policy spotlights, on learning the ropes of policy and politics, and communication skills. Softcover.
About the Author
Diana J Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Nursing, New York, NY; Judith K Leavitt, RN, MEd, FAAN, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; and Mary W Chaffee, RN, MS, CNAA, CHE, FAAN, Deputy Director, Navy Medicine Office of Homeland Security, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, DC
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