This pragmatic text helps nurses acquire an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of policy development and the opportunities to shape policy across the larger healthcare landscape and within their communities. It illuminates the steps, strategies, and competencies needed for health policy advocacy in various settings and discusses real world examples of policymaking by frontline nurses. Leadership, ethical, and social justice principles are integrated across chapters, which exemplify policy development from the global scale to the local level.
This completely updated third edition expands policy content. A new chapter, Transforming Policy through Innovation, encompasses the most current technologies and opportunities for creative development within healthcare. This edition addresses the impact of COVID-19, diversity and social justice issues, and the new AACN Essentials. Numerous examples, learning activities, and exercises are provided to promote student engagement in policy. New Policy Challenges/Solutions, Policies on the Scene, and case examples reflect recent changes to the healthcare environment. A comprehensive Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides are a bonus.
New to the Third Edition:

• Major revisions and updates to each chapter
• New chapter: Transforming Policy through Innovation
• New lead authors that expand the high standard of content for advanced competencies
• New Policy Challenge/Solution and Policy on the Scene features in step with today's healthcare system
• The impact of COVID-19 on health policy
• Policy implications of key reports impacting health outcomes and nursing
• New illustrations, figures, and exhibits to emphasize key events and concepts

Key Features:

• Features real-world exemplars from distinguished national and international nursing policy leaders
• Illustrates how nurses are leaders across settings in a variety of policy arenas
• Discusses policies to address social and economic inequities impacting health
• Includes Learning Activities and E-resources designed for meaningful engagement
• A comprehensive Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides are included!