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Policy and Politics for Nurses 3rd Edition

Policy and Politics for Nurses 3rd Edition

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The foundational guide for driving systemic change through healthcare policy and grassroots advocacy from Jones & Bartlett Learning. Engineered for graduate nursing students, DNP candidates, physician assistants, allied health professionals, and healthcare leaders, this updated 3rd Edition provides essential frameworks for legislative process mastery, coalition building & lobbying, healthcare financing reform, and evidence-informed advocacy strategies.

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About The Book

Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action (3rd Edition) bridges the gap between bedside care and policy implementation. Designed to empower clinicians with political astuteness, this text demystifies how local, state, and federal policies impact patient care, clinical practice authority, and healthcare access. Featuring real-world case studies, legislative action plans, and advocacy toolkits, the 3rd Edition equips health leaders with practical skills to navigate political dynamics, analyze policy frameworks, mobilize community stakeholders, and advocate for transformative healthcare reforms.

Core Features & Advocacy Pillars

â–  Comprehensive Legislative & Regulatory Analysis Breaks down how bills become laws, how regulatory agencies draft rules, and how healthcare professionals can directly influence policy drafting.
â–  Coalition Building & Grassroots Political Action Provides step-by-step methodologies for organizing interprofessional coalitions, engaging community stakeholders, and orchestrating grassroot campaigns.
â–  Healthcare Economics, Financing, & System Reform Examines the economic forces shaping healthcare delivery, reimbursement models, scope of practice expansion, and workforce sustainability.
â–  Real-World Case Studies & Practical Toolkits Includes practical templates for writing policy briefs, delivering testimony, engaging media outlets, and leveraging clinical evidence for legislative change.

About The Author

Donna M. Nickitas, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, et al.

Distinguished Healthcare Policy Leaders & Educators

Dr. Donna M. Nickitas is Dean and Professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She is a recognized scholar in health policy, economics, and leadership.

Co-authors Dr. Donna J. Middaugh and Dr. Nancy Aries bring decades of combined experience in health administration, public policy, and interprofessional health education, empowering clinicians to become active political advocates.

Book Specifications

Specification Details
Title Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action
Author / Editor Donna M. Nickitas, Donna J. Middaugh, & Nancy Aries
Publisher Jones & Bartlett Learning
Edition Third Edition
ISBN-13 / 10 978-1284140392 / 128414039X
Format Paperback / Graduate Health Policy Textbook
Language English

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Code Book Library

It is designed for graduate nursing students (MSN/DNP), nurse practitioners, physician assistants, public health professionals, and healthcare administrators seeking to understand and influence health policy.

This book is authored by healthcare policy experts Dr. Donna M. Nickitas, Dr. Donna J. Middaugh, and Dr. Nancy Aries.

Key topics include the legislative process, regulatory rule-making, coalition building, healthcare financing, scope of practice expansion, workforce development, and health equity.

Yes. While heavily focused on nursing advocacy, it explicitly integrates perspectives for physician assistants, public health leaders, and allied health professionals.

This textbook is published by Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Yes. It is regularly ordered in bulk for MSN/DNP course adoptions, health policy fellowships, and advocacy training programs.

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