The nurse who works at a Veterans Administration hospital would like t

QUESTION

The nurse who works at a Veterans Administration hospital would like to publicly campaign for a candidate in a national election. This nurse should first review which document?

1. The Nursing Reform Act
2. The Nightingale Amendment
3. The Hatch Act
4. The Cox Amendment

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 3

Nurses who are employed by a governmental agency, such as the Veterans Administration or a public health department, must follow restrictions defined by the Hatch Act regarding their political activity. The remaining options are not valid.