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

Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse's Guide, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive resource for both graduate and undergraduate nursing students. It provides a detailed exploration of the entire health policy process, from initial agenda setting to policy evaluation and program assessment. This Sixth Edition has been updated to include expanded coverage of the breadth of policymaking, incorporating the influence of social media, economics, finance, and other contemporary issues. Drawing on the authors' extensive expertise, the text presents real-world examples to illustrate the connection between nursing, policy theory, and political action. Key new features in this edition include updated theoretical content across all chapters, new case studies addressing current issues, discussion points that connect theory to practice, and a dedicated chapter on how students can actively participate in the policy process. Additionally, each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access, which unlocks an interactive eBook, practice activities, assessments, instructor resources, and learning analytics tools, further enriching the learning experience.