A representação do cuidar na imagem cultural da enfermagem

Abstract

We analyzed Sergipan nurses’ life stories, related to the cultural image of Nursing perceived in their professional choice, in order to assist students in this professional identification. Subjects were divided into four chronological groups, from retired nurses to those who had been graduated for 5 years, all of whom chose Nursing as their preferred career. We used the Social Representation approach in the cultural systems to analyze the life stories. Findings were analyzed through categories and themes, and it was presented by graphics and tables. Care was identified as a permanent cultural trace and it was verbalized using words from charity, religion to scientific Nursing and professionalism, to describe scientific knowledge and humanism, with temporal configuration.

Fueran analizados datos de historias de vida de enfermeros sergipanos, que tuvieron la Enfermería como opción profesional de preferencia, con el propósito de ayudar alumnos en esta identificación profesional. Fueran entrevistados cuatro grupos desde los jubilados hasta los que tenían 5 años de graduados. Se emplea el abordaje de las Representaciones Sociales, y de los sistemas culturales en su contexto socio histórico. Fueron analizados las categorías y temas de los relatos, empleando gráficos y tablas para su presentación. El cuidar se identificó entre los trazos culturales permanentes. Se identificaron palabras y expresiones que significan desde caridad, hasta Enfermería científica y profesionalismo.