Abstract
Objective:
To describe the organization of nursing professors’ work and analyze its limiting and facilitating aspects.
Method:
A qualitative and descriptive study composed of professors from the federal public universities of Rio de Janeiro. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews. The content analysis technique was used for data processing.
Results:
Twenty-seven (27) professors participated. Facilitating elements of the teaching work were: work environment; autonomy and flexibility; liking what they do; use of technologies; and solidarity of the professional group; while hindering elements included: high work demand; intense work rhythm; scarcity of material and human resources; and academic competitiveness.
Conclusion:
The configuration of the teaching work organization is complex and multifaceted, presenting high psycho-affective, cognitive and physical demands which enhance illness in these workers.
Descriptors:
Faculty, Nursing; Working Conditions; Models, Economic; Occupational Health