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. 2020 Jan;25(1):7-13.
doi: 10.1590/1413-81232020251.27572019. Epub 2019 Sep 20.

Health and Work System: challenges for the Nursing in Brazil

[Article in Portuguese, English]
Manoel Carlos Neri da Silva  1 , Maria Helena Machado  2
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Health and Work System: challenges for the Nursing in Brazil

[Article in Portuguese, English]
Manoel Carlos Neri da Silva et al. Cien Saude Colet. 2020 Jan.
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Abstract
in English, Portuguese

This paper discusses the importance of the Nursing to the Unified Health System, considering its presence in all organizational health structures, in the 27 units of the Federation and all municipalities of the country, essential, therefore, for the provision of high-quality health care. Nevertheless, the profession faces many challenges, both in the field of education and in the job market, that must be addressed, aiming at the valorization of these professionals who, despite all the difficulties they are subjected to, are committed to the health of the Brazilian population.

O artigo debate a importância da Enfermagem para o Sistema Único de Saúde, considerando a mesma estar presente em todas as estruturas organizacionais de saúde, nas 27 unidades da Federação e em todos os municípios do país, essencial, portanto, para a prestação de uma assistência de qualidade. Apesar disso, a profissão enfrenta muitos desafios, quer no campo da formação e do mercado de trabalho, que necessitam ser enfrentados, visando a valorização desses profissionais que apesar de todas as dificuldades a que estão submetidos, são comprometidos com a saúde da população brasileira.

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