Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2019;19(2):97-110.
Diagnosis of specialized training in pediatric and neonatal nursing in Brazil
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793201900013
Abstract
Objective
To diagnose the specialization courses offer in pediatric and neonatal nursing, in Brazilian Under Graduation Institutions.
Methods
Quantitative, descriptive study covering under graduation institutions with undergraduate nursing courses, registered on the e-MEC website. The data were secondary, collected from the reports generated on the mentioned webpage. They were organized, typed in tables, for descriptive statistical analysis.
Results
Most of the courses offered are in the specialization modality (96.23%), concentrated in the Southeast Region (29.56%), offered by private institutions (96.77%), with a predominance of specialization in pediatric and neonatal nursing associated (28.49%), presential classes (95.69%), average study time between 400 to 499 hours (34.63%), average vacancies of 81 to 100 (28.49%).
Conclusion
There is a need to expand this training to other regions of the country, as well as the increase in the supply of nursing residence courses in this field.
