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Professional nursing in Brazil

¹International Council of Nurses (ICN), Geneva, Switzerland.

International Nursing Review

|May 1, 1996

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Modern nursing in Brazil began in 1923 with the first School of Nursing. Its pioneers founded the Brazilian Nursing Association, driving the profession

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Area of Science:

Nursing History
Public Health Milestones in Brazil

Background:

The establishment of the first School of Nursing in Brazil in 1923 marked a pivotal moment.
The initial graduates of this institution became instrumental in shaping the nursing profession within the country.

Purpose of the Study:

To trace the origins and foundational developments of modern nursing in Brazil.
To highlight the role of early nursing pioneers and their association in professional advancement.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of nursing education and professional organization in Brazil.
Review of key milestones and contributions of the first nursing graduates.

Main Results:

The inception of formal nursing education in 1923 laid the groundwork for professionalization.

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The founding of the Brazilian Nursing Association by the first graduates significantly propelled nursing achievements.

Conclusions:

The early pioneers and their association were central to the development and progress of nursing in Brazil.
The legacy of the 1923 nursing school graduates continues to influence the nursing profession in Brazil.