The goals of this study were to characterize the central supply nurses to verify the nursing activities that are involved in occupational stress, and to lessen the stressors. Eight nurses comprised the sample; they were 25 to 30 years old, worked in the unit less than 5 years and they were satisfied with their job. The administrative area were the most mencioned stressor. The recognition and valorization of central suplly area is an important aspect to diminish thje nurses stress.
Stress; central supply hospital