ABSTRACT
Objective:
Describing the trajectory and constitution of Obstetric Nursing in seven decades of existence of the Nursing School of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (EENFUFRGS).
Methods:
Theoretical and reflexive study based on documents and author experience. Data analysis was based on Michael Foucault’s theoretical framework.
Results:
Analysis identified knowledge and forces that structured and characterized the Arena I: the creation of EENFUFRGS; the Arena II: Obstetric Nursing in graduation; the Arena III: Obstetric Nurses formation, and Arena IV: we are not alone!, highlight the importance of EENFUFRGS in its relationship with other entities.
Final considerations:
During the 70 years of EENFUFRGS existence, it maintains the vitality of a solid institution in its principles coupled with a youthful in disposition, facing necessary challenges to guarantee quality teaching and practice of Obstetric Nursing.
Keywords:
Obstetric nursing; History of nursing; Education