Opiniões de estudantes de graduação em Enfermagem sobre condições de trabalho: Pesquisa qualitativa

Abstract

Introduction: The working condition of nurses is a widely discussed topic, as it addresses issues such as workload and wages, professional development and career planning, occupational health and safety, adequate physical conditions and sufficient equipment, teamwork and professional recognition, and management and leadership, which in turn influence job satisfaction and quality of care. Factors related to working conditions also affect the opinions of nursing students regarding the profession, which can generate doubts and concerns about their future as nurses. Objective: To know the opinions of undergraduate nursing students who study at Brazilian universities regarding the working conditions of nursing in Brazil. Method: This is a descriptive survey with a qualitative approach. The study was done through a total of 25 nursing students’ narratives. Results: Four themes were identified: 1) nursing work conditions; 2) factors that help overcome adverse working conditions; 3) reflections on the future in the profession; 4) suggestions to improve nursing working conditions. Conclusion: The support of public administrators and also institutional and nursing leaders’ support were identified as important factors to improve conditions in the nursing work environment. With the improvement of nurses’ working conditions, nursing students will also feel more motivated to dedicate themselves to the course and pursue a career in the profession.