The professionalization of nursing in Argentina: political and institutional disputes during peronism

Authors

  • Karina Ramacciotti Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Adriana Valobra Universidad Nacional de La Plata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/asclepio.2010.v62.i2.471

Keywords:

Argentina, Peronism, Nursing, Public Health Policy, Fundación Eva Perón

Abstract


This paper discusses the professionalization of nurses in Argentina during Peron's administration (1946-1955). We will focus on two nursing schools during such period: Escuela de Enfermas de la Secretaría de Salud Pública (1947) and Escuela de Enfermeras «7 de mayo» member of Fundación Eva Perón (1950). We will analyze the institutional disputes over budgetary positions in the context of greater governement intervention in public health issues.

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Published

2010-12-30

How to Cite

Ramacciotti, K., & Valobra, A. (2010). The professionalization of nursing in Argentina: political and institutional disputes during peronism. Asclepio, 62(2), 353–374. https://doi.org/10.3989/asclepio.2010.v62.i2.471

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Studies