Nurses Making Policy, 2nd edition

From Bedside to Boardroom

2019 AJN Book of the Year Award, 2nd Place: History and Public Policy Category

Rebecca Patton, Margarete Zalon, Ruth Ludwick
Springer Publishing
564 pages
ISBN-13: 9780826142221
September 2018

Written by distinguished nurse leaders with expertise in policy, practice, education, and research. and policy--this is a practical “how-to” guide written to help advanced students and nurse leaders develop health policy competencies to advocate for patients from the bedside to the larger political arena. Co-published with the ANA, the book examines the pivotal role of nurses involved in health policy, making it an essential resource for nurses pursuing advanced education and nurses desiring to enhance their expertise in making policy and facilitating its change.