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[Professional formation: changes happened in Nursing Courses, CE, Brazil].
Silvia Maria Nóbrega Therrien1, Marcília Chagas Barreto, Maria Irismar de Almeida
1Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Mestrado Acadêmico em Saúde Pública, Fortaleza, CE.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 8, 2008
Summary
This study examined nursing education in Ceará, Brazil, revealing that curriculum changes in nursing programs often align with educational reforms, health policies, and market demands.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Curriculum Development
Context:
- Analysis of nursing programs in two universities in Ceará, Brazil.
- Examination of normative and curricular documents.
- Interviews with course coordinators.
Purpose:
- To understand evolving scenarios in nursing education within academic institutions.
- To identify key drivers influencing changes in nursing curricula.
- To assess the impact of external factors on nursing training.
Summary:
- Nursing education programs in Ceará have undergone notable transformations.
- Changes are closely linked to the Law of Guidelines and Base of the Education (LDB).
- Health policies and the labor market also significantly shape nursing curricula.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the dynamic nature of nursing education.
- Highlights the influence of national legislation and policy on academic programs.
- Informs future curriculum design and educational strategies in nursing.
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