This reflective study aimed to analyze the articulation between the nurse-teacher (Homo sapiens) and the nurse-caregiver (Homo faber) in the hospital environment, in the light of Gramscian thought. In nursing, two dimensions coexist: theoretical, exemplified in the figure of nurse-teachers with their research projects and scientific publications, and the practical dimension, with the technical care delivery. Both the nurse-teachers' distancing from the practical scenarios of undergraduate education and the nursecaregivers' distancing from research and evidence-based practice are evidenced. In view of the dilemma between Homo sapiens and Homo faber in Nursing, it is important to reflect on the ethical dimension underlying the actions of both, focused on the human being. This dialogue cannot be ignored, because it underlies the exploration of new horizons and the growth of nursing as a science and social practice.
Nursing research; Nursing, practical; Conflict of interest; Work