Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care (Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health)
by Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, Mary W. Chaffee
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Author: Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, Mary W. ChaffeeEdition: Paperback
Published: 2006-10-30
ISBN: 1416023143
Number of pages: 1104
Publisher: Saunders
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Book Review: A great book for any concerned nurse.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book for any nurse who wants to learn how health policy is written and what to do to make a difference in your practice. The authors are well educated and have incredible resources. Nurse polititians contribute a great deal to the book. For nurses who choose to get more politically involved than just in the workplace, this book gives the requirements for getting your feet wet in the political arena.
This book should definitely be required for any masters or doctorate nursing program.
Summary of Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care (Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health)
The powerhouse author team of Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, and Mary W. Chaffee has put together a textbook filled with insights from well-known nurses and policy makers. This new edition combines scholarly analysis and first-hand narratives from the field to ensure a well-rounded understanding of important issues. This resource cultivates the development of valuable skills including conflict management, lobbying, the use of media, and working with communities for change -- essential abilities for any nurse assuming a leadership role in today's changing health care environment.- Solid breadth and depth of content covers both policy and politics.
- Contributors include many leading nurse experts in policy and politics.
- A diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and levels of content to appeal to many nursing audiences.
- Policy Spotlights provide key information on specific policy issues such as complementary therapies, reimbursement, social security, childcare and Medicare issues and options.
- Updated Policy Spotlights focus on policy issues such as Stem Cell Research, Medical Marijuana, Genetics, and Intimate Partner Violence.
- Updated Vignettes detail personal experiences, opportunities, and challenges facing a nurse in this career path.
- New Taking Action sections highlight a policy issue or political strategy and provide nurses with examples of how they can take action.
- Evidence-Based Practice (research) and its impact on health care policy and politics is integrated where appropriate.
- New Web Resource boxes include recommended website addresses for students to obtain additional information.
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