Nursing in the era of globalisation: challenges for the 21st century

Authors

  • Alcione Leite da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400021

Keywords:

health, nursing

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to reflect about issues related to the processes of globalization and the global impacts on health, pointing out some challenges for Nursing in the twenty-first century. In this sense, the author outlines the forms and trends of globalization in the contemporary world, and the drastic impacts on human health and environment. To respond to the challenges of the globalized world, some ways are indicated, among which, the strengthening of nursing discipline stands out, together with some guidelines for education, research and Nursing care, in a local and global scope.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Section

Short Communications/Cases Accounts

How to Cite

Nursing in the era of globalisation: challenges for the 21st century. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(4), 787-790. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400021