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Published on: February 16, 2011
[Clinical practice and formation in community nursing]
Sandra Marcia Soares Schmidt1, Maria Arminda Silva Mendes Carneiro Costa, Vânia Marli Schubert Backes
1Enfermeira do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. sandra@smail.ufsm.br
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|September 10, 2010
Summary
Preparing nursing professionals for community health requires aligning education with real-world clinical practice. This ensures graduates meet population needs and can effectively collaborate, emphasizing dialogue and teamwork.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Community Health Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Development
Context:
- Health is a complex interplay of biological, psychological, economic, and social factors.
- Individual behavior and decision-making are fundamental to health outcomes.
- Community nursing settings are critical for addressing health challenges.
Purpose:
- To explore the preparation process for nursing professionals in community nursing.
- To understand how a Superior School of Nursing in Portugal prepares its students for this field.
Summary:
- This exploratory and descriptive study used interviews to analyze the training of community nursing professionals.
- Findings indicate a need to adapt teaching methods to better prepare nurses for population needs and teamwork.
- Emphasis is placed on developing professionals capable of dialogue, inspired by Paulo Freire's pedagogy.
Impact:
- Highlights the necessity for nursing education to bridge the gap between academic learning and clinical practice.
- Advocates for educational reforms that foster professionals equipped for the complexities of community health.
- Stresses the importance of dialogue between educational institutions and clinical settings for effective professional development.
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