Current scenario of Nephrology Nursing and Recife Metropolitan Region

Abstract

Objective: To identify how Nephrology has been developing within the Nursing, and the profile of nurses working in hemodialysis clinics in Recife and the Metropolitan Region. Method: cross-sectional study, exploratory quantitative approach, developed in 14 hemodialysis clinics. The sample consisted of 84 nurses. The data were collected through a questionnaire was completed. Data analysis was performed with SPSS version 13. Approved research protocol number 2151-11 and CAAE No. 0280.0.099.000-10. Results: nurses have specialist title in Nephrology (66,7%), and acquired on average 62,8 months after the start of the activity in the area. Achievements were reached by category, such as professional autonomy, recognition and respect for patients and society. Conclusion: non-specialized nurses are being admitted to hemodialysis services due to the lack of these professionals in the job market.