QUAL É A DIFERENÇA? | DE ACORDO COM A LEI N 7.498/86 - Regulamentação do exercício da Enfermagem

Summary

This video explains the differences between a nurse, nursing technician, and nursing assistant based on Brazilian Law No. 7,498 from 1986, which regulates nursing practices. It details the qualifications required for each role, including nurses, obstetric nurses, technicians, and midwives, and outlines their respective responsibilities. The video highlights the exclusive duties of nurses, such as leading nursing teams, providing complex care, and making critical decisions. It also discusses the scope of activities for nursing technicians and assistants, emphasizing their roles under the supervision of nurses in healthcare settings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Nurses are professionals with a diploma in nursing or obstetrics, recognized by Brazilian or foreign institutions, registered according to the law.
• 🩺 Nursing technicians hold a diploma or certificate in nursing issued by competent bodies and work in a supporting role to nurses.
• 👩‍⚕️ Nursing assistants are certified individuals who perform repetitive and simpler tasks under the supervision of nurses.
• 👶 Midwives are professionals certified in obstetrics, recognized by Brazilian law or foreign agreements.
• 🏥 Nurses have exclusive responsibilities like managing nursing departments in healthcare institutions and overseeing nursing staff.
• 📋 Nurses are involved in planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing services in both public and private healthcare settings.
• 💊 Nurses can prescribe medications as part of public health programs and approved institutional protocols.
• 🔍 Nurses provide direct care for patients with life-threatening conditions and handle complex medical situations requiring scientific knowledge.
• 🩻 Nursing technicians participate in nursing care planning and assist with procedures that are not exclusive to nurses.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Nursing assistants help with basic care tasks like hygiene, patient comfort, and recognizing symptoms, always under the supervision of nurses.

Q & A

What is the legal framework governing the roles of nurses, nursing technicians, and nursing assistants in Brazil?

The roles of nurses, nursing technicians, and nursing assistants are regulated by Law No. 7.498 from 1986, which outlines the scope of practice and activities for each position.

Who is considered a nurse according to Brazilian law?

According to Article 6 of Law No. 7.498, a nurse is someone who holds a diploma in nursing or obstetrics, or an equivalent diploma validated in Brazil, issued by a recognized institution.

What are the exclusive activities that only nurses can perform?

Only nurses can perform certain activities such as directing nursing departments in healthcare institutions, leading nursing services, planning and evaluating nursing care, consulting, prescribing nursing care, and providing direct care to critically ill patients.

What are the responsibilities of a nursing technician?

A nursing technician is responsible for medium-level activities, including assisting in nursing care, participating in planning nursing services, and executing nursing actions, except for those exclusively reserved for nurses.

Who is considered a nursing assistant, and what do they do?

A nursing assistant holds a certificate from a recognized institution and performs repetitive, supportive nursing tasks under supervision, such as observing symptoms, providing basic care, and assisting in simple treatments.

What is the role of a midwife in Brazilian healthcare according to the law?

A midwife is a certified professional responsible for assisting normal deliveries, identifying obstetric complications, and taking necessary actions until a doctor arrives. They may also perform procedures like episiotomy and episiorrhaphy.

What can nurses do as part of the healthcare team that other professionals cannot?

Nurses, as part of the healthcare team, can prescribe medication within public health programs, oversee infection control, participate in hospital design projects, and provide nursing care during labor and delivery.

What level of education is required for a nursing technician in Brazil?

A nursing technician must have a diploma or certificate from a recognized educational institution in accordance with Brazilian law, validating their qualification as a medium-level healthcare professional.

How do the activities of nursing assistants differ from those of nursing technicians?

Nursing assistants perform more basic and repetitive tasks under supervision, while nursing technicians have a broader scope, including assisting in planning and supervising nursing care, though they cannot perform tasks exclusively reserved for nurses.

Where can nursing technicians and assistants practice their profession?

Nursing technicians and assistants can practice in public and private healthcare institutions, as well as in health programs, but their activities must always be carried out under the supervision and guidance of a nurse.