Curriculum for undergraduate nursing courses: integrative literature review

Abstract

Objective: To know what issues have been addressed and discussed in research on curriculum in undergraduate courses in nursing in Brazil, in the period 2000-2013. Method: Used the assumptions of integrative literature review based on the LILACS, SCIELO, BDENF and ERIC databases. Data analysis was organized from the preanalysis and exploration of material, processing and interpretation of results. Results: 36 articles were selected, which allowed the definition of three categories: Assumptions of curriculum reform; Characteristics of the training of nurses and National Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Nursing courses and curricula. Conclusion: There was adherence was found from studies to relevant legislation, and the emphasis on the need for vocational training based on the principles of the Unified Health System.