Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 183-194, June 2008

The Perianesthesia Nurse as Advocate in the Policy Arena: Driving the Health Care Agenda

  • Jeri A. Milstead, PhD, RN, CNAA-BC, FAAN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr Jeri Milstead, College of Nursing, University of Toledo, 3000 Arlington Ave, Toledo, OH 43614

Nurses must become leaders in creating public policy that is relevant to health care. Understanding the extent of the policy process—the components, models, and processes—will provide a framework for the nurse to work in the policy arena and effect change in a positive way.

Key words: policy, public policy, policy process, perianesthesia

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PII: S1089-9472(08)00065-8

doi:10.1016/j.jopan.2008.03.007

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 183-194, June 2008

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