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1. Health Care and Policy DL-MSN2 DQ
Health Care and Policy DL-MSN2 DQHealth Care and Policy DL-MSN2 DQmake a principal
work with more than 300 words and more than 2 references no older than 5 years.make 2
independent works , each one between 100 and 150 words and its references, tooThen in
total 3 independent works,1 principal and 2 small.APA 6 edition required and strictly
perfect.text book added and NOT can be used as reference.Reflect on the current roles of
advanced practice nurses in healthcare as the care providers at the front line of disease
management and health promotion in primary care and many other specialty settings. What
do you think are some effective tactics for APN strategic positioning regarding pay equality?
Should APNs position themselves as lower-cost providers who provide better care or push
for comparable worth, same service and same pay?Below is an article that provides great
practical information that highlights how provider productivity is calculated in the clinical
setting, which is important to know as future nurse practitioners.Calculating Your Worth:
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CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSPolicy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care
Seventh Edition Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN Rudin Professor of Nursing Co-Director of
the Center for Health, Media, and Policy School of Nursing Hunter College City University of
New York New York, New York Deborah B. Gardner, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP Health Policy and
Leadership Consultant, LLC Honolulu, Hawaii Freida Hopkins Outlaw, PhD, RN, FAAN
Adjunct Professor Peabody College of Education Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee
Eileen T. O’Grady, PhD, NP, RN Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach McLean, Virginia 2
Table of Contents Cover image Title page Copyright About the Editors Contributors
Reviewers Foreword Preface What’s New in the Seventh Edition? Using the Seventh Edition
Acknowledgments Unit 1 Introduction to Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care
Chapter 1 Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics Upstream Factors Nursing and
Health Policy Reforming Health Care Nurses as Leaders in Health Care Reform Policy and
the Policy Process Forces That Shape Health Policy The Framework for Action Spheres of
Influence Health Health and Social Policy Health Systems and Social Determinants of Health
Nursing Essentials Policy and Political Competence 3 Discussion Questions References
Online Resources Chapter 2 An Historical Perspective on Policy, Politics, and Nursing “Not
Enough to be a Messenger” Bringing Together the Past for the Present: What We Learned
From History Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online ResourcesHealth Care
and Policy DL-MSN2 DQChapter 3 Advocacy in Nursing and Health Care The Definition of

2. Advocacy The Nurse as Patient Advocate Consumerism, Feminism, and Professionalization
of Nursing: the Emergence of Patients’ Rights Advocacy Philosophical Models of Nursing
Advocacy Advocacy Outside the Clinical Setting Barriers to Successful Advocacy Summary
Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 4 Learning the Ropes of Policy
and Politics Political Consciousness-Raising and Awareness: the “Aha” Moment Getting
Started The Role of Mentoring Educational Opportunities Applying Your Political, Policy,
Advocacy, and Activism Skills Political Competencies Changing Policy at the Workplace
Through Shared Governance Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 5
Taking Action: How I Learned the Ropes of Policy and Politics Mentors, Passion, and
Curiosity Chapter 6 A Primer on Political Philosophy Political Philosophy The State 4
Gender and Race in Political Philosophy The Welfare State Political Philosophy and the
Welfare State: Implications for Nurses Discussion Questions References Online Resources
Chapter 7 The Policy Process Health Policy and Politics Unique Aspects of U.S. Policymaking
Conceptual Basis for Policymaking Bringing Nursing Competence Into the Policymaking
Process Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 8 Health
Policy Brief: Improving Care Transitions Improving Care Transitions: Better Coordination of
Patient Transfers among Care Sites and the Community Could Save Money and Improve the
Quality of Care1 References Online Resources Chapter 9 Political Analysis and Strategies
What is Political Analysis? Political Strategies Discussion Questions References Online
Resources Chapter 10 Communication and Conflict Management in Health Policy
Understanding Conflict The Process of Conversations Listening, Asserting, and Inquiring
Skills Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 11 Research
as a Political and Policy Tool So What is Policy? What is Research When It Comes to
Policy?Health Care and Policy DL-MSN2 DQThe Chemistry between Research and
Policymaking 5 Using Research to Create, Inform, and Shape Policy Research and Political
Will Research: Not Just for Journals Discussion Questions References Online Resources
Chapter 12 Health Services Research: Translating Research into Policy Defining Health
Services Research HSR Methods Quantitative Methods and Data Sets Qualitative Methods
Professional Training in Health Services Research Competencies Fellowships and Training
Grants Loan Repayment Programs Dissemination and Translation of Research Into Policy
Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 13 Using Research to Advance
Health and Social Policies for Children Research on Early Brain Development Research on
Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities Advancing Children’s Mental Health
Using Research to Inform Policy Research on Child Well-Being Indicators Research on
“Framing the Problem” Gaps in Linking Research and Social Policies for Children Nursing
Advocacy Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 14 Using the Power of
Media to Influence Health Policy and Politics Seismic Shift in Media: One-to-Many and
Many-to-Many The Power of Media Who Controls the Media? Getting on the Public’s Agenda
Media as a Health Promotion Tool Focus on Reporting Effective Use of Media Analyzing
Media 6 Responding to the Media Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online
Resources Chapter 15 Health Policy, Politics, and Professional Ethics The Ethics of
Influencing Policy Reflective Practice: Pants on Fire Discussion Questions Professional
Ethics Reflective Practice: Foundational Nursing Documents Personal Questions Reflective

3. Practice: Negotiating Conflicts between Personal Integrity and Professional Responsibilities
Personal Question U.S. Health Care Reform Reflective Practice: Accepting the Challenge
Personal Question Reflective Practice: the Medicaid 5% Commitment—an Appeal to
Professionalism Discussion Question Reflective Practice: Your State Turned Down Medicaid
Expansion Personal Question Reflective Practice: Barriers to the Treatment of Mental
Illness Personal Question Ethics and Work Environment Policies Mandatory Flu
Vaccination: the Good of the Patient Versus Personal Choice Conclusion Discussion
Questions References Online Resources Unit 2 Health Care Delivery and Financing Chapter
16 The Changing United States Health Care System Overview of the U.S. Health Care System
Public Health Transforming Health Care Through Technology Health Status and Trends
Challenges for the U.S. Health Care System Health Care Reform Opportunities and
Challenges for Nursing Discussion Questions References 7 Online Resources Chapter 17 A
Primer on Health Economics of Nursing and Health Policy Cost-Effectiveness of Nursing
Services Impact of Health Reform on Nursing Economics Discussion Questions References
Chapter 18 Financing Health Care in the United States Historical Perspectives on Health
Care Financing Government Programs The Private Health Insurance and Delivery Systems
The Problem of Continually Rising Health Care Costs The ACA and Health Care Costs
Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 19 The Affordable Care Act:
Historical Context and an Introduction to the State of Health Care in the United States
Historical, Political, and Legal Context Content of the Affordable Care Act Impact on Nursing
Profession: Direct and Indirect Overall Cost of the Aca Political and Implementation
Challenges Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 20
Health Insurance Exchanges: Expanding Access to Health Care What is a Health Insurance
Exchange? Exchange Purchasers Other Health Insurance Options Federal or State Exchanges
State-Based EXCHANGES Development of the Exchanges Establishing State Exchanges The
Federal Exchange RolloutHealth Care and Policy DL-MSN2 DQ: ACA Setback New York’s
Success Story The Oregon Story Exchange Features 8 Marketplace Insurance Categories
Role of Medicaid Nurses’ Roles with Exchanges Consumer Education State Requirements
Include Aprns in Exchange Plans Assessing the Impact of the Exchanges and Future
Projections Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 21
Patient Engagement and Public Policy: Emerging New Paradigms and Roles Patient
Engagement Within Nursing Patient Engagement and Federal Initiatives The VA System: an
Exemplar of Patient-Centered Care From Patient Engagement to Citizen Health Conclusion
Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 22 The Marinated Mind: Why
Overuse Is an Epidemic and How to Reduce It Commonly Overused Interventions Reasons
for Overuse Financial Incentives as the Major Cause of Overuse The Marinated Mind
Physician and Nurse Acknowledgment of Overuse Public Reporting to Reduce Overuse
Journalists Advocate for More Transparency About Overuse Discussion Questions
References Online Resources Chapter 23 Policy Approaches to Address Health Disparities
Health Equity and Access Policy Approaches to Address Health Disparities Evaluating
Patient-Centered Care Summary Discussion Questions References Online Resources 9
Chapter 24 Achieving Mental Health Parity Historical Struggle to Achieve Mental Health
Parity Implications for Nursing: Mental Health Related Issues and Strategies Discussion

4. Questions References Online Resources Chapter 25 Breaking the Social Security Glass
Ceiling: A Proposal to Modernize Women’s Benefits1 Benefits for Women Strengthening the
Program Changes We Oppose Strengthening Financing Discussion Questions References
Online Resources Chapter 26 The Politics of the Pharmaceutical Industry Globalization
Concerns Values Conflict Direct to Consumer Marketing Conflict of Interest Education Gifts
Samples Conclusion Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 27
Women’s Reproductive Health Policy When Women’s Reproductive Health Needs are Not
Met Why Do We Need Policy Specifically Directed at Women? Women’s Health and U.S.
Policy Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 28 Public Health:
Promoting the Health of Populations and Communities The State of Public Health and the
Public’s Health Impact of Social Determinants and Disparities on Health Major Threats to
Public Health Challenges Faced by Governmental Public Health 10 Charting a Bright Future
for Public Health Discussion Questions References Online Resources Chapter 29 Taking
Action: Blazing a Trail…and the Bumps Along the Way—A Public Health Nurse as a Health
Officer Getting the Job: More Difficult Than You Might Think Creating Access to Public
Health Care in West New York On-the-Job Training Political Challenges Safe Kid Day Arrives
Nurses Shaping Policy