Skills for child health care

training process for specialist nurses

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.98486pt

Keywords:

Pediatric Nursing, Professional Competence, Competency-Based Education, Specialization, Professional Training

Abstract

Objective: To understand how nurses specializing in neonatology and pediatrics working in southern Brazil understand the skills required for care and their training. 

Method: Qualitative study conducted in two stages: 1) documentary research; 2) interviews with graduates of lato sensu postgraduate courses in child health. The study was conducted between September and December 2024, involving 45 specialist nurses. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with open-ended questions sent via Google Forms via email links, social networks, interest groups, and referrals from fellow specialists—analyzed using descriptive and content statistics.

 Results: Among 600 courses in Brazil, 108 are in the southern region, with 21 eligible, nine in remote mode, two in person, and 10 without information. Of the 45 respondents, 37 took specialization courses, and eight took residency courses. Two analytical categories emerged: competencies of nurses specializing in neonatal, child, and adolescent health, and reflections on training courses for specialists in neonatal and pediatric nursing. 

 Conclusion: In the opinion of specialists, remote learning is not sufficient for training focused on care based on essential competencies.

Author Biographies

Renata Alessio, Western Paraná State University, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.

Nurse. Master's in Biosciences and Health. Western Paraná State University, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.

Rosa Maria Rodrigues, State University of Western Paraná, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD in Education. Associate Professor at the State University of Western Paraná, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.

Claudia Silveira Viera, State University of Western Paraná, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD in Nursing and Public Health. Associate Professor at the State University of Western Paraná, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.

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2025-10-03

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Alessio, R., Rodrigues, R. M., & Viera, C. S. (2025). Skills for child health care: training process for specialist nurses. Cogitare Enfermagem, 30. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.98486pt

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