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Disclaimer: While this is by no means a complete listing of books, articles, manuals, and audio visual tools available for grassroots organizing and political involvement, it will give the student a broad overview and a great jumping off place.

BOOKS

________, (1999). Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives for the 106th Congress. Washington, DC: American Nurses Publishing.

________, (1997). Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives for the 105th Congress. Washington, DC: American Nurses Publishing.

Aiken, T. D., & Catalano, J. T. (1994). Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues in Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.

Barone, M. and Ujifusa, G. (1997). The Almanac of American Politics 1998. Washington, DC: The National Journal.

Mason, D.J., and Leavitt, J.K. (1998). Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care (3rd edition). Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders Company.

Roberts, J. I. and Group, T. M., (1995) Feminism and Nursing: An Historical Perspective on Power, Status, and Political Activism in the Nursing Profession. Westport, CT and London, England: Praeger.

ARTICLES

________., "105th Congress Legislative Summary". Capitol Update. December 24, 1998: 16(20).

________., "1997-1998 Political Summary". Capitol Update. November 20, 1998: 16(19).

________., "Commission on Health Care Wraps up — Doesn't Endorse Bill of Rights as Law". Legislative Network for Nurses. March 18, 1998: 42-44.

________., "Nursing Leaders in Politics." Imprint. 1998 Feb-Mar; 45(2): 27-30.

Betts, VT., "Nursing's Agenda for Health Care Reform: Policy, Politics, and Power Through Professional Leadership." Nursing Administration Quarterly. 1996; 20(3): 1-8.

Cohen SS, Mason DJ, and Kovner C et al. "Stages of Nursing's Political Development: Where We've Been and Where We Ought to Go". Nursing Outlook. 1996; 44: 259-66.

Donley R., "Shaping Health -- Hype v.s. Research. Nursing Policy Reform". Nursing Economics. 1996 January/February 2: 12-19.

Ellis L. Beyers M. Swan SJ., "The Power of Grassroots: the Oregon Experience". Nursing Policy Forum. 1996 May-Jun; 2(3): 29 (1 ref).

Gates L., "Tips on Grassroots Organizing". Imprint. 1998 Feb-Mar; 45(2): 42-3, 45 (6 ref).

Haber J., "Policy and Politics. The Medicare Reimbursement Journey: A Grassroots Legislative Victory for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses". Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 1998 Feb; 4(1): 30-1

Haber J., "Cultivating Grassroots Political Savvy!". Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 1996 Apr; 2(2): 58-60 (1 ref).

Hadley, E. H. (1996). "Nursing in the Political and Economic Marketplace: Challenges for the 21st Century". Nursing Outlook, 44(1), 6-10.

Hardie M., "Making Your Voice Heard on Legislative Issues". Nursing 97. 1997 Oct: 84.

Helms, LB, et al., "'Doin Politics': Linking Policy and Politics in Nursing." Nursing Administration Quarterly. 1996; 20(3): 32-39.

Jennings, C. P. (1996). "Politics and Nursing Do Mix!". Nursing Policy Forum, 2(3), 4.

Krug P., "Nurses in Washington Internship Program". AORN Journal. 1998 Jul; 68(1): 111-4 (6 ref 7 bib)

Leavitt, JK, and Barry, C., "Learning The Ropes." Imprint. 1998 Feb-Mar; 45(2): 32-39.

Leavitt J. K, and Mason DJ. "Finding Your Political Voice". American Journal of Nursing. 1994 Oct: 56-58.

McGee, J., "Nursing, Politics, and You." Imprint. 1998 Feb-Mar; 45(2): 40-41.

O'Malley, J, et al., "The Politics of Advanced Practice." Nursing Administration Quarterly. 1996; 20(3): 32-39.

Paladichuk A., "Interview. Nancy Munro, RN, MN, CCRN, ACNP: Public Policy: A New Paradigm Grows from Grass Roots", Critical Care Nurse. 1998 Oct; 18(5): 76-80

Sharp, N., "All Politics Is Local: And Other Rules". Nursing Management, 1994; 25(3), 24-25.

Simpson RL., "Information Is Power". Nursing Administration Quarterly. 1996; 20(3): 86-89.

Todd G. "Grassroots political involvement and the RN first assistant legislation". AORN Journal. 1998 Apr; 67(4): 875-6.

Wakefield MK., "A Capital Experience". Nursing Economics. 1996 July/August 14:248-251.

STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION (SNA) JOURNALS/NEWSLETTERS

________, "Empower Yourself, Empower Your Profession. 10 Things You Can Do Protect [Sic] Your Patients and Your Practice". Massachusetts Nurse. 1998 Feb; 68(2): 4.

________, "Political Organizations and Publications for Nursing Involvement". Michigan Nurse. 1996 Apr; 69(4): 8.

________, "Grassroots Activity Makes Prescriptive Authority a Reality." Kentucky Nurse. 1996 Apr-Jun; 44(2): 1-2.

________, "Making Friends at the General Assembly." Tar Heel Nurse. 1997 Mar-Apr; 59(2): 10.

________, "MNA Members Increase Grassroots Activity, Make Nursing Visible, Build Alliances". Massachusetts Nurse., Oct; 67(9): 1, 11.

________, "ANA Legislative Successes... 1995-1996". Connecticut Nursing News. 1997 Jan; 70(1): 10.

________, "VNA-PAC... Virginia Nurses Association Political Action Committee". Virginia Nurses Today. 1997 Apr-Jun; 5(2): 18-9.

________, "Texas RNs Ready for 75th Legislature". Texas Nursing, 1997 Jan; 71(1): 4-5.

________, "MNA-PAC Hits the Mark with 94% Accuracy in '98 Primary Election". Michigan Nurse. 1998 Sep; 71(8): 25-6.

Beall F., "Getting Involved: Doing What We Value!". Georgia Nursing. 1996 Jan; 56(1): 4.

Canavan K., "Nurse Ranks Grow in Legislative Bodies Nationwide". Nevada Rnformation 1996 Nov; 5(4): 19.

de Vries C., "ANA talks to the presidential candidates". American Nurse. 1996 Apr-May; 28(3): 14-6.

Dodd CJ., "RX for Change: Grass-roots Involvements in the Political Process Needed". Nevada Rnformation. 1996 Aug; 5(3): 10

Eaton S., "Health Reform Question to Be on Ballot in Quincy and Boston". Massachusetts Nurse. 1998 Sep; 68(8): 3.

Federici N., "How and Why You Should Influence the Legislative Process". Washington Nurse. Jan-Feb; 27(1): 14-5.

Federici N., "Capitol Chronicle. Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport". Washington Nurse. May-Jun; 26(3): 16-7.

Hamilton L., "Taking the Mystery out of Precinct Caucuses". Minnesota Nursing Accent. 1998 Jan-Feb; 70(1): 10.

Kirkbride L., and Wolf L., "Legislative Update". Wyoming Nurse. 1998 Mar-May; 10(2): 6-7.

Leonard, M. (1994). "Levels of Political Participation and Political Expectations among Nurses in New York State". The Journal of the New York State Nurses Association, 25(1), 16-20.

Leonhardt MA., "Nursing As A Political Force". Connecticut Nursing News. 1998 Mar-May; 71(1): 14.

Myers J., "Government Relations Committee: the 1997 North Dakota Legislative Session". Prairie Rose. 1996 Dec-1997 Feb; 65(4): 1a-2a.

Nailler E., "The Florence Project: West Virginia Nurse Develops National Nursing Grassroots Campaign". West Virginia Nurse. 1998 Jan-Mar; 2(1): 22

Potter-Kimball R., "Educating Your Legislators." Oklahoma Nurse. 1996 Jan-Mar; 41(1): 7 (1 ref).

Russell SM., "Nurses Are a Political Force". Pennsylvania Nurse. 1996 Jan; 51(1): 12-3. and Tar Heel Nurse. 1996 Mar-Apr; 58(2): 21.

Summers BJ., "Nurses and Politics: What Can We Gain? Tennessee Nurse. 1996 Oct; 59(5): 36-7.

Wellman A., "National Grassroots Network Successfully Represents the Interests of Nurses and Patients." Tennessee Nurse. 1996 Jun; 59(3): 11.

Wellman A., "Political News. What Is N-stat?... Nurses Strategic Action Team". Tar Heel Nurse. 1996 Jul-Aug; 58(4): 7

White KM., "Now That the Legislative Session Is over -- What Can You Do?". Maryland Nurse. 1997 Apr; 16(3): 6-7.

MANUALS

________, (1990). Political and Legislative Handbook. Washington, DC: American Nurses Association.

________,. (1997) Faculty Guide: Tips for Getting Nursing Students Involved in Public Policy. Latham, NY: New York State Nurses Association.

deVries, C.M. & Vanderbilt, M.W. (1992). The Grassroots Lobbying Handbook: Empowering Nurses Through Legislative and Political Action. Washington, DC: American Nurses Association.

Sharp, N. (1995). The Nurses' Directory of Capital Connections. Washington, DC: Capitol Associates.

AUDIO-VISUALS

Nurses Making A Difference: Politics In Action. (1998). Washington, DC: American Nurses Association. (video)

Patients' Bill of Rights: Congressional Press Conference (1998). Washington, DC: American Nurses Association. (video)

A Salute to Nurses in Congress and the Executive Branch. (1994). Washington, DC: American Nurses Association. (video)

Nursing in America: A History of Social Reform. (1993). New York: National League for Nursing. (video)

Nurse Power Through Legislative Action. (1993). Guilderland, NY: New York State Nurses Association. (slide/script).

Nursing in America: Through a Feminist Lens. (1993). New York: National League for Nursing. (video)

The Power of Nursing. (1993). New York: National League for Nursing. (video)

INTERNET RESOURCES

American Healthline (http://www.apn.com/amhealthline)

American Public Health Association (http://www.apha.org/)

Center for Responsive Politics (http://www.crp.org)

Council of State Governments (http://www.csg.org)

Public Interest Groups Hub (http://www.essential.org)

Electronic Policy Network (http://www.epn.org/idea/health.html)

R.W. Johnson Foundation on State Health Policy (http://www2.umdnj.edu/shpp)

The Florence Project (http://florence.seagull.net)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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New York, NY 10003-4760

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