ABSTRACT
Objective:
to identify the point of view of egresses from stricto sensu postgraduate courses about the contributions of such qualification for acting in the world of work; and discuss difficulties and facilities experienced by egresses in the labor context, considering the qualification process in stricto sensu postgraduate courses.
Method:
qualitative study, conducted in three universities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, carried out with 25 nurses, whose collection occurred from April to June 2019. Semi-structured interview was used, and data treatment occurred through thematic content analysis.
Results:
qualification had positive repercussions, providing diversified job opportunities, and conferring greater professional recognition. The configuration of the work organization and interpersonal relationships are elements that hinder or facilitate the work, resulting in pleasure or suffering.
Conclusion:
the contribution of this study was to analyze the perception of graduates about the importance given to professional qualification, presenting a differentiated point of view.
DESCRIPTORS
Nursing; Education; Professional Qualification; Graduate Nursing Education; Work