Which of the following is not a public agency?
a. National Institute of Nursing Research
b. American Red Cross
c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
d. State board of nursing
ANS: B
A
The National Institute of Nursing Research is a governmental (public) agency.
B
The American Red Cross is an organization that is supported by private donations to provide health services. Originally all services were provided by volunteers; this is why this type of agency is frequently called a voluntary agency.
C
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a governmental (public) agency.
D
The State board of nursing is a governmental (public) agency.
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