Science, Policy, and Politics
Chapter 39 Science, Policy, and Politics Mary W. Chaffee “Pretending that politics and science do not coexist is foolish, and cleanly separating science from politics is probably neither feasible nor…
Taking Action: Setting Health Care in Its Social Context
Chapter 34 Taking Action Setting Health Care in Its Social Context , Interview with Ruth Watson Lubic byDiana J. Mason “There is no doubt that it is around the family…
Human Trafficking: The Need for Nursing Advocacy
Chapter 104 Human Trafficking The Need for Nursing Advocacy Barbara Glickstein “I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”…
Family Caregiving and Social Policy
Chapter 30 Family Caregiving and Social Policy Karen M. Robinson and Susan C. Reinhard “No government can love a child, and no policy can substitute for a family’s care. But…
Communication Skills for Success in Policy and Politics
Chapter 11 Communication Skills for Success in Policy and Politics Mary W. Chaffee “You don’t have to be a person of influence to be influential.” —Scott Adams Effective communication skills…
Where Policy Hits the Pavement: Contemporary Issues in Communities
Chapter 91 Where Policy Hits the Pavement Contemporary Issues in Communities Katherine N. Bent “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as…
Taking Action: The National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
Chapter 88 Taking Action The National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Scott Weber, Rebecca Fox and David Haltiwanger “The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and…
Taking Action: The Center to Champion Nursing in America: Mobilizing Consumers and Other Stakeholders
Chapter 84 Taking Action The Center to Champion Nursing in America: Mobilizing Consumers and Other Stakeholders Brenda Cleary and Susan C. Reinhard “The mission of the Center to Champion Nursing…
Professional Nursing Associations: Meeting Needs of Nurses and the Profession
Chapter 83 Professional Nursing Associations Meeting Needs of Nurses and the Profession Pamela J. Haylock “Great organizations demand a high level of commitment by the people involved.” —Bill Gates The…
Nursing’s Influence on Drug Development and Safety
Chapter 28 Nursing’s Influence on Drug Development and Safety Ruth Merkatz and Elyse I. Summers “Get to the table and be a player, or someone who does not understand nursing…
