Underserved Population Nursing

Minority and immigrant groups, pediatric population and women have limited access to healthcare. They are known as the underserved populations in healthcare field. It is a nurse’s duty to serve regardless of social, economic status or nature of health problems. Nurses should strive to help the underserved population on a personal, professional and national level. They must understand the reasons behind limited access to healthcare and try to eliminate those barriers. The case study showed how income and language barriers contributed to limited access to healthcare. Income is important when discussing the limited access to healthcare that the underserved populations face. In America, where one receives healthcare treatment depends on their