Nursing in epidemiological surveillance systems and a perspective from university teaching

ABSTRACT

This descriptive essay highlights the roles and competencies of the nursing professional in the surveillance, prevention, and infection control systems in a Covid-19 pandemic situation;and a perspective from university teaching is proposed for the training of professionals committed to public health. Infectious contagious events with pandemic potential alter the life dynamics of the groups, generating problems of the following type social, political, economic, cultural and health;Consequently, the nursing professional has a responsibility of great social value, which implies a praxis based on scientific evidence, leadership, commitment, creativity, proactivity, and assertive and empathetic communication with the needs of the groups. in a pandemic situation.