[Nursing representation in the state of Goiás]

The objective of this case study report is to stress the way nursing professionals in the federal state of Goiás are represented. It was concluded the Brazilian Association of Nursing (ABEn) in Goiás and other educational institutions, have promoted changes in the practices, attitudes and behavior of the nursing professionals through the incentive and investment on courses, seminars and other kind of events. The study also shows that the efforts to qualify the nursing profession have increased the participation of these workers in areas, which were not disputed by them before.