Cross-mapping of terms from the action axis between different nursing classifications

Documental descriptive research, presents the mapping of the terms from the "Action" Axis among the versions: Beta-2, 1.0 and 1.1 of the ICNP® and the verbs of CIPESC®. Results are: 22% of terms from Version 1.0 are new; 12.61% are identical, with different concept; 51% are not in CIPESC®; 65% of terms from CIPESC® are not in ICNP®, in relation to them, 15% represent actions related to link building or empowerment. The results require validation by experts. This paper discusses the complexity of the Portuguese language and the need to establish consensus among concepts. The lack of verbs from CIPESC® is considered a gap to be filled, which may reflect the use of ICNP® by nurses in public health.