The meanings of permanent health education for nurses in a child hospital
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2021v24i275p5582-5591Keywords:
Permanent Health Education, Sense of work, NursingAbstract
Objective: To analyze the meanings of work attributed to nurses at a children's hospital located in southern Brazil. Methodology: The study approach was qualitative and the data collection occurred through individual interviews with nine participants. The analysis categories were composed in the following axes: profile of the active nurses and Permanent Education in Health based on the Quadrilátero da Formação. Results: The results indicate a nurse profile with an average age of 40 years and that only 33.3% participate monthly in Permanent Health Education with discussion of topics related to management and care. Considerations: The research contributes to the discussions regarding the awareness of nursing professionals regarding the meanings of work and the essence of care for the profession. Descriptors: Permanent Health Education; Senses of Work; Nursing.