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Cláudia Maria Bógus1, Ana Aparecida Sanches Bersusa, Cleide Lavieri Martins
1Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. claudiab@usp.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 31, 2011
Summary
The Professionalization Project in Nursing (PROFAE) enhanced technical nursing students' skills and confidence. However, graduates often remain in lower-level nursing aide roles, limiting career advancement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Health Workforce Studies
Context:
- The Professionalization Project in Nursing (PROFAE) aimed to improve technical nursing education within the São Paulo Health Department.
- This initiative sought to understand the impact of the course on graduates' careers and professional performance.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of professionalization projects is crucial for healthcare workforce development.
Purpose:
- To profile former students of the technical nursing course.
- To assess the course's impact on career mobility and professional performance.
- To identify factors influencing enrollment and perceived benefits of the PROFAE initiative.
Summary:
- A study surveyed 216 former technical nursing students and conducted four focus groups.
- Most participants were women, averaging 42.2 years old.
- The PROFAE course was positively evaluated, with institutional support and COREN resolutions cited as key motivators.
Impact:
- Graduates reported increased initiative and theoretical preparation post-course.
- A significant number of alumni remain in nursing aide positions, causing dissatisfaction due to limited technician roles.
- The study highlights a gap between training and available advanced positions in public healthcare services.
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