Processo de formação de enfermeiros líderes.

Abstract

Qualitative study, descriptive and exploratory which aimed to ascertain the role of an institution of higher education and hospital training and continuing education of nurse-leaders. Was developed during the months of February and March 2008, with the participation of eleven nurses from a large hospital in the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul. For data collection was carried out semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Using the Content Analysis for the treatment of data, two categories emerged: the role of higher education institution in the training of nurses, leaders and role of the hospital in continuing education of nurses-leaders. There is the existence of gaps related to the teaching of leadership and development of competence in the hospital context.