Question

In 500 words or less how will you contribute to the mission of the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program in providing care to underserved communities

Answer 1

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is a competitive program administered by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to improve the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by growing the health workforce. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program select recipients who are more likely to remain at their service sites.

The purpose of Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent), at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

Coming to the contribution to mission of Nurse corps in providing care, there are several factors that may contribute to why certain communities lack a proper healthcare workforce. Issues like salary potential, lifestyle preferences, and cultural atmospheres may push professionals towards other communities. Concerns such as civic populations at poverty level may explain inadequate healthcare services in these underserved areas. Though the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program we can provide underserved populations with a more equitable form of service. By committing to work and taking responsibility as a nurse we can build a strong community by improving the health of the community at all times. As a responsibility of nurse we need to provide the services which sustained the need of patient in underserved communities. We also need to improves the physiological and physical integrity of such patients.