A PHN is presenting a lecture to a group of nursing students about the need for public health nurses. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Public health workers must be specially credentialed.
B. Compensation is high compared with private sector employment.
C. There are severe shortages in PHN faculty members.
D. Increased funding from the federal government has incentivized recruitment for inner city and rural PHDs.
ANS: C
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