Health Policy and Advanced Practice Nursing

Equips APRNs with tools to influence policy, lead change, and translate theory into impact across local, national, and global systems Ideal for advanced practice nurses in all tracks, this edition integrates policy literacy with leadership development and ethical decision-making. Supports effective decision-making, policy advocacy, and collaborative leadership through case examples, concept summaries, and course-ready resources for faculty.  What’s New: Eight new chapters, addressing variety of topics: APRNs and the Political Process, Women’s Health Initiatives and Reproduction, Substance Abuse, and more Updated content on global health, including post-pandemic policy responses and international regulatory shifts Enhanced coverage of telehealth and licensure compacts, reflecting recent legislative and practice trends Stronger integration of leadership frameworks, supporting APRNs in policy decision-making and systems-level change All chapters revised for clarity and currency, aligned with the latest U.S. health policy and nursing guidelines Key Features: Covers U.S. and global policy, ethics, finance, telehealth, leadership, and advocacy, with real-world cases and applied learning tools Empowers nurses to lead change, influence policy decisions, and advocate effectively for patients, communities, and the nursing profession Includes real-world case studies, synthesis questions, and reflection tools to support critical thinking and practical policy application Written by nationally recognized nurse leaders, blending academic expertise with real-world policy and advanced practice experience