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[Management competences in the formation of nurses]
Daniela Campos de Andrade Lourenção1, Gladys Amélia Véles Benito
1Curso de Enfermagem, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Blumenau, SC. danielalourencao@furb.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 27, 2010
Summary
This study found that nursing education in Brazil incorporates essential management competencies, including knowledge, skills, and attitudes. However, identified gaps suggest areas for curriculum improvement in nurse formation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Management
- Curriculum Development
Context:
- Qualitative study analyzing pedagogical documents from a nursing program in Southern Brazil.
- Focus on the integration of management competencies within higher education nursing curricula.
Purpose:
- To identify the inclusion and extent of management competencies in nursing education.
- To analyze how managerial competence is embedded in nursing curricula.
Summary:
- Thematic content analysis of pedagogical documents confirmed the presence of managerial competencies (knowledge, abilities, attitudes) in the nursing program.
- The study identified specific gaps and areas for enhancement within the current nursing curriculum regarding management skills.
Impact:
- Provides evidence for the integration of management competencies in Brazilian nursing formation.
- Highlights opportunities for curriculum refinement to better equip nurses with essential managerial skills.
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