TEACHING-LEARNING OF THE NURSING PROCESS: PERCEPTION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

Objective: describe the conceptions of undergraduate about the nursing process. Method: this is a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and cross-sectional study. The data collected, stored during the questionnaire technique, were analyzed through Bardin's content analysis. Results: in the categorization process, the following categories were identified : limitations in the approach to the teaching -learning process of the Nursing Process in disciplines and clinical practices: fragmentation and lack of continuity; Evaluation of teaching methodologies of the Process: challenges and gaps; Use of Standardized Language; Approach and application of nursing theories in practical context. Final considerations: this study reveals limitations in the teaching of the Nursing Process for undergraduate students, highlighting a fragmented approach, lack of interdisciplinary integration, and challenges in teaching methodologies. These findings guide improvements in education for a more comprehensive and effective nursing training.