Nursing care systematization: the nurses' perception

Objective: The study's goal has been to identify how the nurses working at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) perceive the Nursing Care Systematization (NCS) as a method of care. Methods:It is a qualitative study with the participation of four nurses. Data collection was carried out through a semi-structured interview, a documentary research and also non-participant observation. From data analysis the following three analytical categories emerged: "Conceptual aspects of NCS: identifying models"; "The method fragmentation: from concept to practice" and "The NCSin nurses'training: theory x practice". Results: It has been shownthat there were weaknesses in nurses' perceptions about NCSand Nursing Process(NP) as well as their feasibility. Conclusion: The study verified the needfordemanding responsibility and commitment from the nursing teams and their managers,with regards the care systematization, then strengthening the scientific character of nursing, and also boostingthe specific knowledge.