Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Vol. 36 No. 3 March 2010
By Ann L. McCracken, PhD, RN
ABSTRACT
Nursing is well positioned to be a major force in informing and influencing health policy. Gerontological nurses, as essential stakeholders in health care policy, must be sensitive to policy windows, seek out resources, design systematic approaches, and take action that will shape more effective and efficient care for the older people they serve.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. McCracken is Director of Evaluation, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support. The author acknowledges that her employer, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, funded the study reported in A Prescription for Success.
Address correspondence to Ann L. McCracken, PhD, RN, Director of Evaluation, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Rookwood Tower, 3805 Edwards Road, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45209-1948; e-mail: amccracken@healthfoundation.org.
Posted: February 22, 2010
doi:10.3928/00989134-20100202-05
