A nurse would like to obtain background information and learn the political platform of a candidate who is running for national office. The nurse should contact the:
a. National Registry for Candidates.
b. American Nurses Association Nurses Strategic Action Team (N-STAT).
c. National League of Nurses.
d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
ANS: B
Correct: Through legislative updates, N-STAT keeps members up to date about background information and the platforms of candidates who are running for national office; N-STAT also provides updates about key bills as they move through the legislative process.
Incorrect:
a. There is no National Registry for Candidates.
c. The National League of Nurses does not have a political arm for gathering background information and political platform details of candidates.
d. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing does not have a political arm for gathering background information and political platform details of candidates.
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