title: [Already in the 21st Century... new challenges in health sciences].
abstract: In the words of the author, the 21st Century shall "witness the consolidation of the change from a society which cures to a society which cares for patients". This means that the nursing profession will assume a series of challenges, known as the management challenge, new missions for the nursing professional and the challenge to provide excellence in patient treatment. Probably only with attitudes and reflexive practices, with teamwork and continuous professional development which lasts through one's life, we will provide the correct response.
authors.affiliation: Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería Santa Madrona de la Fundación la Caixa, Universidad de Barcelona.
authors.forename: Monserrat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Teixidor i Freixa
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends; D024802:Nurse's Role