Approved with
the following terms. (1) This study utilizes a purposive list
sample of four states based on the availability of state licensing
lists and region of the country. It will not be representative of
the national population of registered nurses or social workers and
the findings cannot be generalized to this target population. (2) A
$2 incentive is approved for this study.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2004
04/30/2004
3,000
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0
990
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This is a cross-sectional nationally
representative study of the ethical problems encountered by
registered nurses and social workers using a mailed
self-administered questionnaire. This survey will involve 3000
healthcare providers in the United States. It is intended to
provide information regarding the ethical issues experienced by
nurses and social workers in the provision of patient care. Data
will be analyzed using multivariate techniques and all data will be
reported in the aggregate.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.