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[Educational Mercosur in the Nursing career]
Roseli Schmoeller1, Mariana Cabral Schveitzer, Cecilia Arruda
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|January 23, 2013
Summary
This study examines the Mercosul (Southern Common Market) educational framework, focusing on nursing academic integration and the Arcu-Sul accreditation system. It highlights the importance of quality nursing education for developing critical, socially committed professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Policy
- Internationalization
Context:
- Mercosul (Southern Common Market) aims for economic, political, social, and cultural integration.
- Educational frameworks are a key strategy within Mercosul.
- The article focuses on the academic evolution of nursing within this context.
Purpose:
- To discuss the academic background and educational integration of the nursing career in Mercosul.
- To present the Arcu-Sul accreditation system for Mercosul university courses.
- To explore the prospects for nursing education within Mercosul.
Summary:
- The article analyzes the history of nursing education integration in Mercosul.
- It details the Arcu-Sul accreditation system and responsible sectors.
- The study emphasizes the need for investment in nursing training and quality education centers.
Impact:
- Informs strategies for enhancing nursing education quality across Mercosul.
- Contributes to the development of critical, reflective, and socially committed nursing professionals.
- Provides insights into the prospects and challenges of nursing in Mercosul.
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