[Nursing education and professional practice: what is the relationship?]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Professional Practice
• Healthcare

Context:

• Experiences of nurses graduated from the same School of Nursing.
• Nurses working in hospitals in Porto Alegre.
• Analysis of factors influencing the nurse's educational journey and professional integration.

Purpose:

• To explore the relationship between nursing education and professional practice.
• To identify discrepancies between theoretical knowledge and practical application in nursing.
• To provide insights for improving nursing curricula.

Summary:

• The study highlights a significant dissociation between nursing education and the reality of professional practice.
• Analysis of nurse experiences indicates that current nursing education in Porto Alegre is disconnected from clinical settings.
• This gap between theory and practice poses challenges for newly graduated nurses.

Impact:

• Findings can inform curriculum development to better align nursing education with professional demands.
• Recommendations for enhancing practical training and bridging the theory-practice gap in nursing.
• Aimed at improving the preparedness and effectiveness of nurses in healthcare settings.