Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care: Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care

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.