Strategic Planning for Advanced Nursing Practice

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.

• 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

“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)