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Nurses are the most representative professional group in several National Health Services (NHS). Being considered a welfare state profession, nursing is essential for meeting future challenges regarding health care (WHO 2000).
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Ribeiro, J.S. (2015). Beyond the Portuguese Nursing Labour Market: Towards a Crisis of Professionalism?. In: Carvalho, T., Santiago, R. (eds) Professionalism, Managerialism and Reform in Higher Education and the Health Services. Issues in Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137487001_6
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