Objective:
to discuss possibilities of nursing contribution for universal health coverage.
Method:
a qualitative study, performed by means of document analysis of the World Health Organization publications highlighting Nursing and Midwifery within universal health coverage.
Results:
documents published by nursing and midwifery leaders point to the need for coordinated and integrated actions in education, leadership and partnership development.
Final Considerations:
this article represents a call for nurses, in order to foster reflection and understanding of the relevance of their work on the consolidation of the principles of universal health coverage.
Enfermería; Cobertura Universal; Educación; Liderazgo; Conducta Cooperativa; Salud Global