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Maria José Clapis1, Adriana Katia Corrêa2, Natália Del Angelo Aredes3
1Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|June 30, 2021
Summary
Registered nurses face challenges in professional insertion within Brazil
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education and Practice
- Healthcare Workforce Analysis
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The study examines the professional integration of nursing graduates within Brazil's Unified Health System.
- It considers the current healthcare work structure and technical training landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the professional insertion of registered nurses in the Brazilian Unified Health System.
- To evaluate the impact of current work structures and training on nursing professionals.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, cross-sectional, and exploratory study.
- Involved 105 nursing undergraduate alumni using an electronic questionnaire.
- Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including Fisher's exact test.
Main Results:
- Alumni primarily worked as nurses (56.2%) or teachers (17.1%).
- Major employment sectors included hospitals (62.7%) and the public sector (59.3%).
- Most participants expressed dissatisfaction with income (72.7%) and its incompatibility with their work (76.6%).
Conclusions:
- Graduates encountered difficulties in professional practice due to policies limiting recognition of healthcare workers and education.
- Enhanced recognition of registered nurses is crucial, highlighting their vital role in health and education.
- The transformative potential of nursing practice in care and education requires greater acknowledgment.
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