[Curricular guidelines and pedagogical projects: it is time for action!].

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Curriculum Development

Context:

• Analysis of the article "Curricular Guidelines and pedagogical projects" from the Brazilian Review of Nursing (REBEn).
• Critique of the provisional and non-propositional nature of the discussed guidelines.
• Examination of author comments on guideline design, context, and health professional education.

Purpose:

• To analyze and critique the "Curricular Guidelines and pedagogical projects" article.
• To provide author opinions on the development and implementation of educational guidelines.
• To highlight the political context influencing the interpretation and application of National Curricular Guidelines.

Summary:

• The article critically examines the "Curricular Guidelines and pedagogical projects," noting its provisional and non-propositional aspects.
• Authors offer insights into the creation and contextualization of guidelines for health professional education.
• There is agreement on the construction of Brazil's National Curricular Guidelines, emphasizing their political and implementation context.

Impact:

• Informs discussions on nursing curriculum development in Brazil.
• Highlights the need to consider political context in educational policy implementation.
• Contributes to the critical analysis of higher education guidelines for health professionals.