Percepção de discentes, docentes e técnicos em enfermagem a respeito dos eventos adversos

Aim : To identify the perception of nursing students, professors and technicians regarding adverse events.  Method : descriptive, exploratory, qualitative research, carried out at a primary, technical and technological educational institution located in northwest Rio Grande do Sul. The study participants were nursing students, professors and technicians. Data were collected with semi-structured interviews and analyzed through content analysis.  Results : 25 nursing technicians, 24 students and four professors participated in the study. Work overload and demand for care contribute to the imminent occurrence of some adverse event. In addition, lack of attention and failures in the training process are mentioned as possible causes of this problem.  Final thoughts : Understanding crucial differences between students and graduates regarding adverse events allows for essential communication to (re) discover ways to teach nursing safely and with quality.