Table 2: Categories and subcategories related to Iranian nurses’ status in policymaking.

Categories Subcategories
Framework for policymaking Profile of health policymaking
Profile of nursing policy making
Perceived status of nurses Acquired status
Appointed status
Challenges with appointed status
Manner of nursing participation Participation at the level of ministerial area
Participation at the level of nursing organization and associations
Participation at the level of lineup (operational management)