There is a plethora of policy books on the market, but none illustrate the steps in the policy process better than this one. The high caliber editors and contributors, all of whom have been involved in policy work, bring years of experience to illustrate the key points... This publication is timely as the shift in healthcare requires input from all health professionals, but especially nurses who are at the frontline of healthcare change and delivery. This outstanding resource will help motivate many more nurses to get involved in the policy process... Weighted Numerical Score: 93 - 4 Stars!--Doody's Medical Reviews
Written by those in the knowñexceptional nurse leaders in practice, education, and politicsñthis is a practical, "how-to" book written to help advanced students and nurse leaders develop health policy skills to advocate for patients from the bedside to the larger political arena. Co-published with the American Nurses Association (ANA), the book examines the pivotal role of nurses' involvement in health policy and describes the requisite steps for facilitating policy changeñfrom understanding the political system through activating a plan and beyond. It features the voices of a wide variety of nurse leaders who discuss policy work both locally and nationally through descriptive case histories.
The book discusses those qualities and skill sets that are needed for advocacy at the bedside and other arenas where health policy is determined. It examines the political system and opportunities for nurse involvement, and clarifies the process of identifying issues that need a policy solution. Because citing research is an integral component of health policy solutions, the book describes how research can be used to strengthen policy initiatives. The book guides the reader step by step through the process of creating a work plan and describes the resources needed to accomplish policy change. Activating an action plan and strategies for working with the media are covered, along with the process of taking a leadership role, evaluating outcomes, using policy to eliminate health inequities, and maintaining and expanding momentum. Woven throughout the book are the major themes of ethics, leadership, safety, and the quest for quality of care. The text provides information and perspectives relevant to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) doctor of nursing practice (DNP) Essentials, and includes multimedia electronic links to resources (podcasts, online articles, social network resources, and key political websites) that promote policy research and leadership development.
KEY FEATURES:
- Delineates the steps to becoming a policy advocate in organizational, educational, and political settings
- Written by noted nurse leaders who describe policy work locally and nationally
- Presents competencies for nursing policy work derived from the AACN DNP Essentials
- Focuses throughout on themes of ethics, leadership, quality, and safety
- Facilitates web use for policy research and development
- Ancillary materials from the editors are available
Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN, is the inaugural Endowed Perioperative Nursing Chair, Lucy Jo Atkinson Perioperative Nursing Professor, and graduate faculty in the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University. She is the past, two-term president of the American Nurses Association (ANA; 2006–2010). At a critical time in our nation, Dr. Patton was frequently called upon to present the nation’s nurses’ perspective on healthcare and the necessary reforms. As a nurse, author, and lecturer, she has presented extensively worldwide. Dr. Patton has testified before Congress and met with major policymakers―including Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton―when she lobbied on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the public. In response to concerns raised about the ethical treatment of prisoners, she was invited by President Bush to meet with the soldiers and nurses at the Guantanamo Detainee Camp in Cuba. Dr. Patton was selected twice by the U.S. State Department to serve on the U.S. delegation at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Patton currently serves on the American Nurse Today (ANT) editorial board and has authored over 75 book chapters, editorials, and compilations that have appeared in a variety of renowned journals, including the American Journal of Nursing, Nursing Outlook, American Nurse, and Policy, Politics, and Nursing.
Margarete L. Zalon, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, is Professor Emerita, Kent State University College of Nursing; adjunct graduate faculty at Northeast Ohio Medical University; and adjunct professor in the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at Case Western Reserve University. During her tenure at Kent, she developed and served as the Director of International for the College and held several visiting professor roles at international institutions. After retiring from Kent, she served as Director of Nursing Research at a Magnet-designated hospital in Northeast Ohio. As a scientist and an educator, Dr. Ludwick transformed the standards of nursing care of older people and the gerontological preparation of nurses. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a member of its Aging Expert Panel. She has a sustained record of research and was recognized by the Ohio Nurses Association with a Research in Nursing Excellence Award. Her numerous publications focus on challenging and significant gerontological nursing issues such as restraint reduction, health literacy, policy, and advanced care planning. Her funding includes grants from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institute on Aging, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Palliative Care Research Center.
Ruth Ludwick, PhD, RN-BC, APRN-CNS, FAAN, is Professor Emerita, Kent State University College of Nursing; adjunct graduate faculty at Northeast Ohio Medical University; and adjunct professor in the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at Case Western Reserve University. During her tenure at Kent, she developed and served as the Director of International for the College and held several international visiting professor roles. After retiring from Kent, she served as Director of Nursing Research at a Magnet-designated hospital in Northeast Ohio. As a scientist and an educator, Dr. Ludwick transformed the standards of nursing care of older people and the gerontological preparation of nurses. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a member of its Aging Expert Panel. She has a sustained record of research and was recognized by the Ohio Nurses Association with a Research in Nursing Excellence Award. Her numerous publications focus on challenging and significant gerontological nursing issues such as restraint reduction, health literacy, policy, and advance care planning. Her funding includes grants from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institute on Aging, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Palliative Care Research Center.
