AN EXPERIENCE REPORT ABOUT THE POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESIDENCY IN PEDIATRICS: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NURSING

Abstract

This experience report exposes the experiences and challenges of nurses inserted in a multiprofessional integrated residency program in hospital health with an emphasis on child and adolescent health in the state of Paraíba. Defined as a lato sensu postgraduate modality, the residency was carried out through in-service teaching at a university hospital and required residents to comply with 60 hours per week in exclusive dedication regime, totaling 5,760 hours among 80% of practical activities and 20% of theoretical activities spread over two years of service. In theory, in the first year, residents would only work at the hospital that sponsors the program, knowing the work process in different sectors, from the pediatric clinic to intensive care units. In the second year, entitled R2, in-service teaching would take place in scenarios outside the aforementioned hospital, in order to know the points of attention of the health care network, with a focus on child and adolescent health. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutional calendar was modified due to the need to adapt to the new pandemic scenario. Even so, the exhaustive workload of 60 hours per week, routine and the high demand for activities promoted physical and mental fatigue, bringing emotional and psychological consequences. On the other hand, it provided the acquisition of new experiences, knowing new routines, new realities and exchanging knowledge, enhancing the skills of nurses residing in their area of ​​expertise, preparing them for future challenges to be experienced in the labor market.