Nurses in the Political Arena- The Public Face Of Nursing

Lewenson, Sandra B.,Feldman PhD RN FAAN, Harriet,Lewenson EdD RN, Sandra,Feldman, Harriet R.

ISBN 10: 0826113311 / ISBN 13: 9780826113313

Published by Springer Publishing Company, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nurses in the Political Arena- The Public Face Of Nursing
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826113311
• ISBN 13: 9780826113313
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book was written to encourage nurses to become involved in the political process– by running for office, seeking appointments, or becoming active on some level in local government.The authors interviewed 46 nurses who hold or have run for public office– from Members of Congress to local aldermen.Theses nurses share their experiences on everything from getting informed on the issues, getting involved in a political party, presenting the right image, to fundraising.A chapter on nurses who have made use of the public arena in the past includes figures such as Lillian Wald, Lavinia Dock, and Margaret Sanger.Nurses have inside knowledge of health issues and the trust of the public.Here is a handbook that can help nurses realize their leadership potential.

About the Authors

Harriet R. Feldman, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Dean, Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University.

Sandra B. Lewenson, EdD, RN, FAAN, is a professor of nursing at Pace University, College of Health Professions in Pleasantville, New York. She teaches in the master of nursing education program as well as the graduate core courses where she integrates history into the courses she teaches.