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Supplemental materials are not guaranteed for textbooks (access codes, DVDs, workbooks).Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 5e
Textbook Description:The powerhouse author team of Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, and Mary W. Chaffee has put together a textbook filled with insights from well-known nurses and policy makers. This new edition combines scholarly analysis and first-hand narratives from the field to ensure a well-rounded understanding of important issues. This resource cultivates the... More »The powerhouse author team of Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, and Mary W. Chaffee has put together a textbook filled with insights from well-known nurses and policy makers. This new edition combines scholarly analysis and first-hand narratives from the field to ensure a well-rounded understanding of important issues. This resource cultivates the development of valuable skills including conflict management, lobbying, the use of media, and working with communities for change -- essential abilities for any nurse assuming a leadership role in today's changing health care environment.- Solid breadth and depth of content covers both policy and politics.
- Contributors include many leading nurse experts in policy and politics.
- A diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and levels of content to appeal to many nursing audiences.
- Policy Spotlights provide key information on specific policy issues such as complementary therapies, reimbursement, social security, childcare and Medicare issues and options.
- Updated Policy Spotlights focus on policy issues such as Stem Cell Research, Medical Marijuana, Genetics, and Intimate Partner Violence.
- Updated Vignettes detail personal experiences, opportunities, and challenges facing a nurse in this career path.
- New Taking Action sections highlight a policy issue or political strategy and provide nurses with examples of how they can take action.
- Evidence-Based Practice (research) and its impact on health care policy and politics is integrated where appropriate.
- New Web Resource boxes include recommended website addresses for students to obtain additional information.
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