Theoretical-practical articulation of the continuous learning of leadership in Nursing in light of Peter Senge - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

INTRODUCTION

The search for professional training and qualification represents a construct for the effective exercise of leadership by nurses. The need to develop and improve this competence across the board, at early stages of graduation, has been widely discussed, as it is identified as an element that contributes to the improvement of care offered to the population and of the interpersonal relationships established in the process of working in health care.

Certainly, frailties related to the precarious working conditions, usually experienced in health services, added to the low investment in training and qualification of nurse leaders, foster a scenario that makes it difficult to develop this competence. Thus, investments in actions aimed at improving leadership depend significantly on the support, recognition, and encouragement of health and education institutions⁽⁾. Also, they occur due to the need to meet the implementation of a curriculum built on competences and skills, according to the requirements proposed by health services and National Curricular Guidelines for the Nursing Undergraduate Course (DCN/ENF)⁽⁾, regarding the formulation of the professional profile and, at the same time, in the improvement of teaching.

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