kaitlynko 3 / 5 Apr 11, 2014 #1Essay Topic: How will you contribute to the mission of the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program in providing care to underserved communities?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. Commitment of health professionals to care for individuals in disadvantaged areas can fill some of the cracks in this vital issue.As my contribution to the mission of the Nurse Corps Program, I would pledge to work as a nurse in one of the many critically short healthcare facilities following graduation. It is essential that we meet nursing and patient care standards on a universal ground. Together we can rectify the workplace imbalance and enrich the care that patients in these communities receive.By committing to work as a nurse in a critical shortage facility, I would be giving back to the community that I am blessed to be a part of. Personally, I believe that it is our moral duty to give back to the community so that together we can encourage constructive progress for the success of our future. By accepting this responsibility as a citizen we can build a strong community. In connection, we would likely observe a rise in patient's quality of care due to proper staffing.Studies show that appropriate nurse staffing directly correlates with high-quality patient care. My biggest role in contributing to the mission of the Nurse Corps will be to increase patient satisfaction scores in these vulnerable areas. By accepting my role at a critical shortage facility I would be easing the workplace gap instantaneously. Through continued dedication, and teamwork, the healthcare workforce as a whole can improve the quality of care that individuals receive in these vulnerable areas. Living in an underserved community shouldn't mean sacrificing quality of care.I hope that you will consider me for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. I have so much knowledge, and passion to give to these patients. I know that my contributions to the healthcare workforce in these underserved communities will reflect the ideal mission of the Nurse Corps.
dumi 1 / 6,925 1592 Apr 11, 2014 #2Issues like salary potential, lifestyle preferences, and cultural atmospheres may push professionals towards otheraway from their communities.Commitment of health professionals to care for individuals in disadvantaged areas can fill some of the cracksgaps in this vital issue.My biggest role in contributing to the mission of the Nurse Corps will be to increase patient satisfaction scores in these vulnerable areas.... scores or levels?
