Objective: To understand the repercussions of the nurse’s clinical practice on Primary Health Care. Method: Qualitative research with the theoretical and methodological contribution of Grounded Theory. Data collection took place between May and October 2016 in Florianópolis’ Primary Care service. The theoretical sample was comprised of 18 nurses divided into two groups. Results: nurses’ clinical practice has repercussions on the consolidation of the trust bond between individuals, families and communities, by amplifying the problem-solving efficacy of the Primary Health Care professional’s clinical practice. This is due to the implementation of clinical nursing protocols, and also the use of the International Classification for Nursing Practice. Final considerations: Nurses’ clinical practice has positive repercussions on the health of Primary Health Care users.

Objectives: To reflect about education in health and work process on three programs of multiprofessional residency in Florianópolis/SC. Method: Reflexive study about Multiprofessional Residency Health Programs of Florianópolis. Results: Multiprofessional Residency characterizes training health professionals through service education. Developing these professionals’ specialization with assignments that promote professional exercise and magnifies multiprofessional work at the same time, for excellency in unabridged healthcare. Final Considerations: Multiprofessional Residency Programs make interdisciplinary education, sharing knowledge between residents and other professionals stimulating development of innovation skills.

Objetivo: o presente estudo buscou tecer reflexão acerca da atuação do enfermeiro no exercício da advocacia ao paciente frente à atual conjuntura de serviços de saúde no Brasil. Para o profissional de Enfermagem a advocacia em saúde ainda está sendo acrescida como função, a fim de promover e defender os interesses e o bem-estar do paciente, assegurando que ele detenha o conhecimento dos seus direitos e acesso às informações, melhorando a sua saúde. Discutir sobre as dificuldades e desafios éticos da profissão do enfermeiro, sobretudo a atividade de advogar pelo usuário, deveria ser intrínseco às práticas diárias de saúde realizadas, principalmente durante a formação acadêmica. É possível concluir que a Enfermagem tem um caminho a percorrer no que concerne à advocacia do paciente, para que futuramente possa alicerçar essa atividade à sua prática diária.