1 A Framework for Action in Policy and Politics, 1 Mary W Chaffe, Diana J. Mason, and Judith K. Leavitt

2 A Historical Perspective on Policy, Politics, and Nursing, 12 Sandra B. Lewenson

3 Learning the Ropes of Policy, Politics, and Advocacy, 19 Judith K. Leavitt, Mary W Chafiee, and Connie Vance

4 TAKING ACTION How I Learned the Ropes of Policy and Politics, 29 Alfiedo Mireles

5 Advocacy in Nursing and Health Care, 31 Chad Priest

6 A Primer on Political Philosophy, 39 Sally S. Cohen

7 The Policy Process, 49 Bobbie Berkowitz

Policy Issue Paper Example: Federal Funding of Nursing Education, 58 Nancy L. Falk

8 Political Analysis and Strategies, 65 Judith K. Leavitt, Diana J. Mason, and Ellen-Marie Whelun

9 Health Policy, Politics, and Professional Ethics, 77 Leah L. Curtin

10 Using the Power of Media to Influence Health Policy and Politics, 88 Jessie Daniels, Barbara Glickstein, and Diana J. Mason

11 Communication Skills for Success in Policy and Politics, 105 Mary W C h a f e

12 Conflict Management in Health Care: The Tipping Point Arrives, 114 Phyllis Beck Kritek

13 The United States Health Care System, 122 Gail E. Russell

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