Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care

Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care image
ISBN-10:

0721695345

ISBN-13:

9780721695341

Edition: 4th
Released: Jul 15, 2002
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Paperback, 864 pages
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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.

· Policy Spotlight boxes integrated throughout provide key information on specific policy issues such as complementary therapies and reimbursement, and Medicare issues and options
· A new chapter on Values, Policy, and Politics focuses on feminist and humanistic perspectives
· A new chapter on Communication Skills for Political Success includes effective tools for practice such as portfolio development, interview skills, and use of resume and curriculum vitae
· A new chapter on Politics of the Nursing Workforce focuses on key issues that nurses at all levels face in the workplace

· Solid breadth and depth of coverage of both policy and politics is included
· Contributors include leading nurse experts in policy and politics
· Diversity of styles, perspectives, and levels of content appeal to diverse nursing audiences
· Vignettes and Case Studies describe nurses' personal stories of involvement with policy and politics












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