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Equity in nursing is crucial for social justice, addressing disparities in care, education, research, and administration. Implementing equitable policies ensures fair treatment for all, particularly vulnerable populations.

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  • Nursing
  • Social Justice
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The principle of equity is fundamental to social justice.
  • Addressing inequities in healthcare access and delivery is a persistent challenge.
  • The nursing work process encompasses multiple dimensions where equity can be applied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the principle of equity through the lens of social justice.
  • To examine the applicability of equity within the nursing work process.
  • To identify challenges and strategies for implementing equity in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • A theoretical essay was conducted.
  • The study analyzed the dimensions of the nursing work process: teaching, care, research, political participation, and administration.
  • Challenges to practicing equity were examined.

Main Results:

  • Equity in nursing education should be integrated transversally in professional training.
  • Equitable care involves treating unequal individuals unequally and equal individuals equally, without privilege or discrimination.
  • Equity in research should guide the creation of new knowledge.
  • Political participation in equity requires the involvement of social movements.
  • Equity in administration necessitates specific, executable policies.

Conclusions:

  • Significant inequalities persist in access to services for the Brazilian population.
  • Nursing professionals should actively promote policies that advance equity and social justice.
  • The nursing work process offers critical opportunities for implementing equity-focused initiatives.