Which organizations offer volunteer opportunities in disaster work for nurses? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. ARC
b. Citizens Corps
c. American Nurses Association
d. National Public Health Training Centers
e. Sigma Theta Tau International
ANS: A, B
ARC and Citizens Corps offer volunteer opportunities. The American Nurses Association and National Public Health Training Centers offer education and training opportunities. Sigma Theta Tau International is an honor society for nurses.
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