title: Profiles of nurses professionally involved in public policy.
abstract: A widely acclaimed goal of the nursing profession is to increase the number of nurses involved in shaping U.S. health policy. This study describes 33 nurses holding positions in regulatory agencies, state legislatures, and congressional offices.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Barry
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007857:Leadership; D008393:Marriage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses; D014481:United States