RT Journal Article
T1 Development of the Pediatric Nursing Specialty in Spain: A Critical Analysis of Its History, Current Situation, and Regional Disparities: A Narrative Review
A1 Rocha-Baptista, Patricia da
A1 Santos Miranda, Eva
A1 Vázquez Lago, Juan M.
K1 Pediatric nursing
K1 Specialization
K1 Regional inequality
K1 Quality of care
K1 Job offers
K1 Spain
AB Background: The development of the pediatric nursing specialty in Spain is uneven, with marked differences between Autonomous Communities in training and employment. This study analyzes its evolution, current situation, and existing disparities. Material and Methods: A narrative documentary review was carried out including quantitative and qualitative data obtained from academic databases, legislative sources, and professional associations. Results: In 1964, 2554 nurses obtained the title of specialist in pediatrics and childcare, validated in 2005 as pediatric nursing. From 2010 to 2024, 2312 places for pediatric nursing interns were offered, with an unequal distribution between communities. By the exceptional route, in 2015, 9875 nurses obtained the specialty, adding up to an estimated total of 13,978 specialists. The first public employment offer was announced in 2019 in Galicia, followed by Castilla y León, Madrid, and Murcia in 2023. A total of 245 vacancies were advertised, with reconversions of vacancies in some regions. Communities such as Galicia, Madrid, and Murcia have created the category, while others, such as Catalonia and the Basque Country, have not implemented it. Finally, only five regions have a specific employment exchange that is currently operating. Conclusions: Specialization in pediatric nursing presents inequalities in training and employment that influence the quality of care. To improve this situation, it is necessary to increase training places, create specific employment exchanges, and unify the recognition of the specialty at the national level to ensure equitable and quality specialized pediatric care throughout the country.
PB MDPI
SN 2039-4403
YR 2025
FD 2025-05-30
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/42800
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/42800
LA eng
NO da Rocha-Baptista P, Santos-Miranda E, Vázquez-Lago JM. Development of the Pediatric Nursing Specialty in Spain: A Critical Analysis of Its History, Current Situation, and Regional Disparities: A Narrative Review. Nurs Rep. 2025;15(6):193
DS Minerva
RD 25 abr 2026