World War II produced another nursing shortage and, in response, Congress passed which legislative act that shortened hospital-based diploma programs from 36 to 30 months?
A) The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
B) Bolton Act
C) Hill-Burton Act
D) The Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)

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The Bolton Act was passed in response to the nursing shortage during World War II, which led to the shortening of hospital-based diploma programs from 36 to 30 months to quickly increase the number of practicing nurses.

World War II Produced Another Nursing Shortage And, in Response