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Published october 09, 2026

The deadline for submitting slates for the election of the ABRADHENF Board of Directors and Supervisory Board (2026–2029 term) is October 15, 2026.

The election and inauguration will take place during a general assembly on December 4, 2026. This will be an in-person event held at the Alfredo Pinto School of Nursing (Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro – UNIRIO) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Published september 30, 2026

In this live stream, we will discuss Josicélia’s contributions to nursing in the fields of higher education and graduate studies, her life story, and the professional recognition that led to her receiving the CAPES Anísio Teixeira Award in 2026.
Professor Josicélia Dumêt Fernandes was born in Juazeiro, Bahia, and earned her nursing degree from UFBA in 1965. She began her career in psychiatric care and became a faculty member at UFBA ...

Published june 04, 2026

The display of dolls depicting the attire of key figures in the history of nursing worldwide, in Brazil, and in the state of Espírito Santo was conceived by Professor Dr. Roseane Vargas Rohr as part of the extension project "Images of Life: Art, Health, History." Started in 2007, the collection comprises over 50 dolls representing nursing professionals at different points in history. It is an educational tool in the history of nursing that uses art in the health educati...

Published june 04, 2026

A Motion of Applause and Recognition is a formal instrument used by the Legislative Branch (such as City Councils and Legislative Assemblies) to publicly honor individuals, groups, or institutions that have provided relevant services or distinguished themselves through actions with a significant positive impact on society. On May 26, 2026, the Rio de Janeiro City Council held a session to commemorate the 80th anniversary of ABEN/RJ and to grant motions to the Nursing community, promoted by Councilo...

Published may 11, 2026

We congratulate nurse and professor Dr. Josicélia Dumet Fernandes on being awarded the 2026 Anísio Teixeira Prize in the Higher Education category, granted by CAPES.