Global Health Nurses and Healthcare Providers in Addressing Health Disparities

The purpose of this text is to explain the state of global health nurse education and global health nursing research, its potential impact in addressing health disparities and creating a culture of health, and the integral role of the community-based healthcare provider in health promotion and disease prevention, as well as hands-on opportunities for nursing and healthcare provider engagement. There is a pressing need for healthcare professionals to be advocates beyond the clinic and in areas where the impact of healthcare policy is significant. The proposed content has the potential to make an impact on policy and improve healthcare for all. Across the country, thousands of nursing students and many educators are involved with service-learning projects in local communities. Nursing education has quickly evolved and expanded from strictly clinical settings to include immersion experiences in community settings. These experiences allow nursing students to develop a broader understanding of individual and family needs, explore the interface between local and national policies and community issues, and build relationships with clinical learning partners. (Matthews et al.2021)