The daily life of students at Alfredo Pinto nursing school (1949 - 1956)

Authors

  • Marcia da Rocha Meirelles Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto
  • Wellington Mendonça de Amorim Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000600011

Keywords:

history of nursing, nursing, nursing schools

Abstract

AIM: To analyze students' strategies to adapt to the system established by the dean of Alfredo Pinto Nursing School (1949-1956). METHOD: This historical-social study uses the thematic oral history to guide data collection. Sources: students' oral statements related to the period from 1949 to 1956 and written documents from the file of the nurse Maria de Castro Pamphiro at UNIRIO. RESULTS: students immediately faced the challenge of adapting to the school's rules regarding eating, clothing, and all changes presented in their daily life. Discussion: They created, along the course, strategies to cheat on rules, adapt to new customs and make life more enjoyable.

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Published

2008-12-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

Meirelles, M. da R., & Amorim, W. M. de. (2008). The daily life of students at Alfredo Pinto nursing school (1949 - 1956). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(6), 1005-1011. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000600011