Several barriers can hinder the achievement of equity in nursing: - Implicit Bias: Unconscious biases that affect the treatment and care of patients from different backgrounds. - Resource Allocation: Inequitable distribution of resources that can limit access to necessary care for certain populations. - Lack of Diversity: In the nursing workforce, which can affect the understanding and representation of diverse patient needs. - Systemic Inequities: Structural issues within the healthcare system that perpetuate disparities.
