Objective: to identify scientific evidence in databases on the identification of the early diagnosis of cervical cancer carried out by nurses, between the years 2012 and 2018. Method: Consists of a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach developed through the Integrative Review of Literature (RIL). Method: for data analysis, the IraMuTeQ software was used, which prepared the Dendrogram with the most used words and divided into classes described below: 1) The role of nurses in the promotion and prevention of cervical cancer;2) The actions developed in the Primary Care services for early identification of cervical cancer; 3) Factors that make it difficult for women to perform the PCCU exam. Results / discussion: after analysis, it was concluded that most women are unaware of the problems related to cervical cancer and Pap smear. Conclusion: This fact may be related to the lack of information, fear and shame when performing the exam.