Health Policy and Advanced Practice Nursing: Impact and Implications

Equips APRNs with tools to influence policy, lead change, and translate theory into impact across local, national, and global systems

Ideal for advanced practice nurses in all tracks, this edition integrates policy literacy with leadership development and ethical decision-making.

Supports effective decision-making, policy advocacy, and collaborative leadership through case examples, concept summaries, and course-ready resources for faculty. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect―an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.

What’s New:

• Eight new chapters, addressing variety of topics: APRNs and the Political Process, Women’s Health Initiatives and Reproduction, Substance Abuse, and more
• Updated content on global health, including post-pandemic policy responses and international regulatory shifts
• Enhanced coverage of telehealth and licensure compacts, reflecting recent legislative and practice trends
• Stronger integration of leadership frameworks, supporting APRNs in policy decision-making and systems-level change
• All chapters revised for clarity and currency, aligned with the latest U.S. health policy and nursing guidelines

Key Features:

• Covers U.S. and global policy, ethics, finance, telehealth, leadership, and advocacy, with real-world cases and applied learning tools
• Empowers nurses to lead change, influence policy decisions, and advocate effectively for patients, communities, and the nursing profession
• Includes real-world case studies, synthesis questions, and reflection tools to support critical thinking and practical policy application
• Written by nationally recognized nurse leaders, blending academic expertise with real-world policy and advanced practice experience
• Instructor Resources include Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more

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Kelly A. Goudreau, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNS, FAAN, is a faculty member at North Island College and the University of Victoria in British Columbia. She is an associate editor for the Canadian Journal of Nursing Research and a past president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). She is licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Oregon and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a CNS in adult health. Dr. Goudreau is a recipient of the Brenda Lyon Leadership Award and the President’s Award from NACNS and is a Fellow of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute and the American Academy of Nursing. She has published more than 30 journal articles and is the coeditor of two books. Dr. Goudreau holds a Baccalaureate in Nursing from the University of British Columbia in Canada, a master’s in nursing from Washington State University, and a PhD in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Mary C. Smolenski, EdD, MS, FNP, FAANP, is a consultant and family nurse practitioner with experience in the healthcare field in a variety of areas including primary care, independent practice, education, government contracting, the military, flight nursing, and association executive work. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and a retired Colonel, USAFR-NC with 30 years of service. She served as Director of Certification Services at the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) for 11 years working with commissions, organizations, and volunteers around the United States and world and has held officer positions on several nonprofit boards. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on certification/credentialing and served as a consultant on advanced practice and certification exam development nationally and internationally. Dr. Smolenski holds a Baccalaureate in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s in nursing from the University of Colorado, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida.