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Milstead’s Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse’s Guide, 7th edition
Nancy M. Short wrote Milstead’s Health Policy and Politics for advanced practice nurses and Doctor of Nursing Practice students who need to move between clinical practice and health policy. It teaches nurses how to advocate for patients, work within legal frameworks and influence healthcare legislation at the local, state and national level.
The seventh edition updates its coverage of healthcare economics, interprofessional education and the growing role of global health initiatives, using case studies, ethical scenarios and frameworks that follow the policy-making process from design through evaluation.
Built around DNP program requirements
The book is aligned with the core competencies and educational requirements of Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, translating political concepts into strategies a practicing nurse can use.
Economics, law and working across disciplines
Short breaks down healthcare finance, economics and legal issues into material nurses can act on, and emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, working across disciplines to design and put policy into practice.
Book details
- Title: Milstead’s Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse’s Guide
- Author: Nancy M. Short
- Edition: 7th edition
- ISBN-13: 9781284228519
Questions buyers ask
Who is this textbook written for?
Advanced practice nurses and Doctor of Nursing Practice students studying health policy.
Does it align with DNP program requirements?
Yes. It is built around the core competencies and educational requirements of DNP programs.
What is new in the 7th edition?
Updated coverage of healthcare economics, interprofessional education and global health initiatives, along with updated case studies and policy briefs.
Does it cover legal and economic topics?
Yes. Healthcare finance, economics and legal issues are broken down into material nurses can use directly.
Is this a theory-only text?
No. It uses real-world case studies, ethical scenarios and reflective questions to connect theory to practice.
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