Reorientation of nurses' training: analysis of the protagonists

To analyse the changes that occur in nursing education from the perspective of the Pro-Health programme and its impact on the professional practice of the graduate students of this programme.

This is a collective study conducted in southern Brazil. The cases were nursing courses contemplated with the Pro-Health programme. Interviews were conducted with health workers, professors, students, and graduates of the cases, followed by observation of the theory and practice activities of the basic care units, and document analysis of the political-educational project of the courses, in 2015. The data were organised and analysed using analytical questions.

The programme reflects on the reorientation of the curriculum, on the encouragement and strengthening of permanent education, and on the integration of teaching and service.

The programme is recognised for its effects on the education and work process of the graduates. However, local policies should be created to ensure the sustainability of teaching and service integration.