Why has nursing made policy and political competence such a strong part of the nursing curriculum and role development? 2. What are the most pressing in health care problems you see in your community? How can you frame that issue in a health policy context? 3. Can you identify areas in your own political competence that requires growth? What do you need to learn to be more effective? 4. Why has nursing made policy and political competence such a strong part of the nursing curriculum and role development? Chapter 2 1. What types of alliances exist and what types need to be cultivated to affect change in your own areas of nursing practice? 2. What are the problems and/or the possibilities in developing crossdisciplinary as well as public and private alliances to affect change? 3. What type of historical evidence can be used to support nursing’s political advocacy in providing primary health care? 4. Explore the advocacy efforts Lillian Wald, public health nurses in urban and rural settings, and nurse practitioners used to affect change in health care. the book is online for free for reference. Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H., & O’Grady, E. T. (2015). Policy and Politics in Nursing and HealthcareRevised Reprint (7th ed.): Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN: 9780323241441