This study addresses the pedagogical trends that guide the educational practice of Nursing teachers in order to analyse them in terms of the elements that constitute the teaching activity. A descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach was conducted, involving semi-structured interviews with Nursing teachers from the northeast region. The data was analysed through content analysis, generating three core themes: 1) Pedagogical trend: transition and conflict; 2) Elements of the teaching activity; 3) Pedagogical relations: the subjects of pedagogical praxis. The study revealed a transition among teachers from liberal to progressive approaches causing a conflict between methodologies and teaching strategies. Although there has been a shift toward emancipatory notions, there is still no conformity in teaching pratice. This study therefore contributes to the broadening of the debate on this issue, supporting a stronger theoretical foundation for the discussion of matters related to nursing education.
Education Nurse; Teaching; Nurse Faculty