New Brazilian National Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Education: A Historic Milestone for the Future of Care

2026-08-03

The Revista de Enfermagem da UFJF is pleased to announce the publication of the editorial "New National Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Education: A Historic Milestone for the Future of Care", available at: New Brazilian National Curriculum Guidelines for Nursing Education: A Historic Milestone for the Future of Care | Journal of Nursing of UFJF

The editorial discusses the approval of the new Brazilian National Curriculum Guidelines (DCNs) for undergraduate nursing programs, highlighting their major advances, their implications for nursing education, and the challenges associated with their effective implementation in higher education institutions.

This editorial contributes to the ongoing discussion on the future of nursing education, reaffirming the profession's commitment to excellence in education, high-quality patient care, and the strengthening of Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS).

We invite academics, researchers, educators, students, and nursing professionals to read and widely share this editorial.

Kind regards,

Prof. Dr. André Luiz Silva Alvim
Editor-in-Chief Revista de Enfermagem da UFJF