How can nursing professionals effectively influence and shape health policy to improve patient outcomes and systemic healthcare delivery? This text, edited by Linda H. Aiken and supported by the American Academy of Nursing, examines the intersection of clinical practice and legislative action. It provides a framework for nurses to understand the political landscape of healthcare and the mechanisms through which they can advocate for evidence-based policy changes.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for nursing students and practitioners interested in the intersection of policy and practice. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and its utility as a reference for understanding the professional responsibilities of nurses in the political sphere.