Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide 6th Edition ISBN: 9781284126372

Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide, Sixth Edition

This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for both graduate and undergraduate nursing students. The Sixth Edition of Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide provides a detailed exploration of the entire health policy process, from setting the initial agenda to evaluating policy and assessing programs.

This edition has been updated to include expanded coverage on the breadth of policymaking, now incorporating the influence of social media, economics, finance, and other contemporary issues. Drawing on the authors' extensive expertise, the text uses real-world examples to connect nursing, policy theory, and political action.

Key new features in this edition include:

• Updated theoretical content across all chapters.

• New case studies that address current issues.

• Discussion points that connect theory directly to practice.

• A dedicated chapter on how students can actively participate in the policy process.