Nursing Policy Primer : Putting Policy to Work for Your Practice

This article provides a basic introduction to the policy process from analysis to action. Each element of the process is briefly explained, examples are given, and a checklist of essential actions for each process is defined. The overview will enable those in clinical practice to understand how policy progresses from analysis to implementation. It will also provide information that will enable nurse practitioners to understand the major policy analytic frameworks that support policy advocacy and action.