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Dona Yvonne Lara and the rhythm between art and sciencea a The article derives from the authors' background in the themes of the history of Nursing and everything that refers to it. In this particular case, it intends to present the aspects related to the history of a Brazilian singer and songwriter, Dona Yvonne Lara, in her career as a Nurse. This is an almost unprecedented narrative in Nursing, considering that it is the first manuscript to present this aspect of this character's life, with such deepening.

ABSTRACT

Objective

To rescue and reflect on nurse Yvonne da Silva Lara’s professional history, nationally known by her stage name: Dona Ivone Lara.

Method

Public documentary sources available online such as books, theses, dissertations, scientific articles, reports and documentaries with the character and with psychiatrist Nise da Silveira were used.

Results

The presentation of her life history detailed her choice and training as a Nurse, and later as a Social Worker, narrating her professional performance and work developed. It portrays the meaning and struggle of a poor black-skinned woman investing in education and professional training, highlighting her primacy for the opportunity to study, making the most of the opportunities presented to her, to study and work until retiring.

Conclusion and implications for the practice

Acting professionally in the areas of care, she maintained her musicality in her life, even collaborating with its use as a therapeutic activity in Psychiatry. This unprecedented text about Yvonne Lara's story expands the visibility of her professional construction in two careers and mobilizes the readers to understand her importance for Nursing.

Keywords:
Social construction of gender; Nursing; History of Nursing; Music; Social work

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