Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To reflect on the research possibilities in nursing, especially in the field of cultural studies.
METHODS
Theoretical-reflexive study based on research from the perspective of cultural studies and some aspects of the thoughts of Michel Foucault.
RESULTS
The results expose research conducted by the Group of Cultural Studies in Health and Nursing Education of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.
FINAL WORDS
Cultural Studies, as a trans-disciplinary field, allow reflection on the constitution of subjects and their relationship with the cultural demands of an era. As a theoretical framework, it can be used for the study of healthcare, especially nursing.
Keywords:
Nursing; Philosophy in Nursing; Culture; Education; Methodology