TY - SER TI - Tendencias que influyen en el futuro de enfermería SN - 0210-5020 N1 - Este artículo se encuentra disponible en su edición impresa; Bibliografía: p. 75 N2 - The purpose of this article is to analyze some of the current trends that will have a great impact on the role of the nurse, in the near and distant future, and to suggest future alternatives to give an adequate response to the needs of society. For the nursing profession to survive it must plan for the future. The plan needs to include policy strategies, changes in professional practice, research development, and improvements in education ER -