The creation process of the specialization course in Obstetric Nursing, residency modality, in the municipal health network of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract

The aim of this study is to describe the creation process of the specialization course in Obstetric Nursing, residence modality, in the municipal health network of Rio de Janeiro. This is a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study, of social historical nature. The analysis corpus of this research were primary sources that consisted of written documents and oral testimony that have been produced using semi-structured interviews with the professional group SMS-RJ and teachers of ENF/UERJ, who worked directly in the design and implementation the proposal of the course from 2003 to 2005. The results showed that the health policy in the country looked for the qualification of health care of women, reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and changing the care model toward the humanization of childbirth and birth. Due to shortage of obstetric nurses in the municipal health network, there was a partnership of SMS-RJ and ENF / UERJ for the formation of these professionals as an opportunity for expansion of their activities. We conclude that the process of creation of this specialization model in the municipal health of Rio de Janeiro had challenges for managers and teachers for its implementation.

Keywords

• Enfermagem
• Enfermagem Obstétrica
• História da Enfermagem
• Educação em Enfermagem