Which statement by the nursing professor shows understanding of the major function of the National Institute of Nursing Research?
a. "Serves as a major source of federal grants to fund nursing research"
b. "Provides direction to nurses interested in research utilization"
c. "Collects data about the major nursing schools in the country"
d. "Provides money to fund the education of nurses"
A
Federal grants fund nursing research and also support education in research methods, research career development, and excellence in nursing science.
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