Strategic Planning for Advanced Nursing Practice

by Madrean Schober

Overview

This eagerly anticipated book equips readers to understand the dynamics of policy processes, relevant decision-making and the significance of key decision-makers. It also emphasizes the usefulness of negotiation and diplomacy skills in order to support the development of an advanced nursing practice (ANP) initiative that involves the identification of pivotal issues to ensure that nurses unlock their full potential. Topics include a definition of strategic planning, essential factors to bear in mind, and frameworks to use in the context of formulating effective policies. By addressing outcome indicators and research, this volume offers a comprehensive approach to coordinated planning, and will appeal to advanced practice nurses, healthcare planners and policymakers, as well as administrators at hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319485256
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	03/11/2017
Series:	Advanced Practice in Nursing
Edition description:	1st ed. 2017
Pages:	129
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Madrean Schober, PhD, MSN, ANP, FAANP is a nurse practitioner, educator, mentor, writer, lecturer and consultant with expertise in the development of advanced practice nursing roles, healthcare policy, curriculum design and programme development. She has been an international consultant with expertise in role development for 15 years, past-Chair of the ICN International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network as well as International Relations Liaison for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
With a background in family health, family nursing and community healthcare, she has an aim to provide healthcare services to diverse populations along with strategic planning for improved access to all. These services include the promotion of advanced nursing practice in the provision of healthcare services.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 1.1 Defining strategic planning.- 1.2 Policy and policy theory defined.- 1.3 Significance of a strategic approach.- 2. Critical Points to consider.- 2.1 Defining the Process.- 2.1.1 Agenda setting.- 2.1.2 Policymakers and their networks.- 2.1.3 Influencing policy decisions.- 2.1.4 Nurses as policymakers.- 2.2 Models and Frameworks.- 2.2.1 PEPPA Framework.- 2.2.2 Schober APN Policy Framework.- 2.2.3 Additional models/frameworks.- 3. Theories of Social Policy.- 3.1 Hall, Land & Parker Agenda Setting Framework.- 3.2 Kingdon’s ‘Garbage Can Model’.- 3.3 Lindblom’s Disjointed Incrementalism.- 3.4 Walt’s framework for policy implementation.- 3.5 Commentary on social theories for nursing.- 4. Evidence Based Policy Decisions.- 4.1 Reality: Is evidence used to make decisions?.- 4.2 The policy agenda and decisions.- 5. Diplomacy and Negotiation.- 5.1 Nurses’ stages of political engagement.- 5.2 Acquiring the necessary skills.- 5.2.1 Communication: A beneficial policy approach.- 6. Needs Assessment of the Health System.- 6.1 Effective Reform.- 6.2 Beneficial debate and discussion.- 6.3 Research, evaluation and quality improvement.- 7. Indicators and Outcomes.- 7.1 How can I know if I am on the correct path?.- 7.2 Evaluation and adaptation.- 7.3 Policy Analysis Models.- 8. Coordination: Rational versus ad hoc development

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Madrean Schober’s second volume provides a thoughtful approach to understanding that the topic of strategic planning is integral to understanding and developing advanced nursing roles on a global scale. The text explores areas associated with strategic planning including healthcare policy, politics, effective change, policy analysis, and types of policy decision making associated with advanced nursing roles. The references are comprehensive in scope. This work also serves as an important reference guide for those interested in understanding advanced nursing roles, those interested in creating healthcare policy for development and implementation of these roles, and those interested in assessing the roles through strategic planning processes. M. Schober’s work offers a relevant resource in the critical but often poorly understood area of strategic planning. What an amazing and unique compendium for the nursing community!” (Andrea Renwanz Boyle, PhD, ANP, FNAP Professor & Chair, Department of Nursing, Dominican University of California, USA)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: This is one in a series of concise monographs endorsed by the International Council of Nurses that explore various aspects of advanced practice nursing at the international level. This, the second volume in the series, focuses on the diversity in trying to represent the roles of these healthcare professionals. The first volume introduced the concepts of advanced practice nursing at the international level.
Purpose: The growth of the advanced nursing practice role internationally is complex. The main focus of this book is to provide strategies for evidence-based planning and policy development to support advanced nursing practice. The ultimate goal is to promote the role of the advanced practice nurse internationally. The book successfully discusses the important concepts necessary for creating and implementing strategies for maximizing the advanced nursing practice role.
Audience: It is intended as a reference for healthcare professionals, healthcare decision-makers, key stakeholders, and others interested in the advancement of nursing worldwide. The author has extensive experience and is well spoken in the area of advanced nursing practice in the international arena.
Features: The book is well organized and concisely written. The author introduces the concepts of policy and strategic planning and then proceeds to expand the discussion to grow the understanding of strategic planning for advanced nursing practice. The information is supported with appropriate theories and evidence-based resources. This comprehensive book includes an approach to policy analysis as well as strategies for effective change.
Assessment: This is a unique book and a valuable addition to the advancement of nursing internationally. To date, there have been limited resources focused on advanced practice nursing roles internationally. With this series, the International Council of Nursing is broadening and enhancing the understanding and scope of advanced practice nurses worldwide and, ideally, enhancing the opportunity for advanced practice nurses to work to the full extent of their education and expertise.

Doody's Review Service

It is intended as a reference for healthcare professionals, healthcare decision‐makers, key stakeholders, and others interested in the advancement of nursing worldwide. The author has extensive experience and is well spoken in the area of advanced nursing practice in the international arena. The book is well organized and concisely written. … This is a unique book and a valuable addition to the advancement of nursing internationally.” (Kathleen M. Woodruff, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2018)

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