Technical training in nursing: postgraduate student´s perspective

Abstract

Aim: To know the perspective of master students of a postgraduate nursing program in nursing of southern Brazil about technical training in nursing. Methods: Qualitative study with exploratory-descriptive approach conducted through questionnaires and focus group, the data were collected in June 2011 and analyzed by the operative proposal of Minayo. Results: Emerged the categories: paths of secondary courses in nursing, profile and teacher training of secondary level courses and technical perspectives for professional training of middle level. We highlighted advances in the education of mid-level, attachment to the Unified Health System, as well as a need to revisit teacher training. Final Remarks: Despite significant advances recognized by the participants, it is still necessary to expand and promote the debate on the secondary level training in nursing to overcome the technical and social division, stimulate teacher education and develop curriculum guidelines