This cross-sectional descriptive study aims to identify the activities of nurses at Material Storage Centers of hospital institutions according to the activity profile and frequency of application. Subjects were selected through the reference chain or "snowball" technique. Data were collected using Google Docs offline®, posting a questionnaire on professional specification and specific activities of the nurses at Material Storage Centers. As to the respondents' profile, the results show the age group 21 to 30 years, nurses with specialization in Material Storage Centers (33.4%). As to the 25 activities under investigation, 15 activities present a daily frequency, nine activities a monthly frequency and 14 activities appear as never performed. This shows the need to incorporate new questions on the future of the work in Material Storage Centers, suggesting further research in the area.
Nursing staff; Professional nursing role; Sterilization; Hospital materials administration
