Competencias de Enfermería para la seguridad del paciente

from 2002 and 2005 a research approved by the branch program of researches in health systems and services was conducted consisting of assessment of competences specific of the nursing staff working in neonatology services, also achieving the genetic competences for nursing professionals working in any of the three care levels. the aim of present paper was to determine the link of generic competences with the main actions performing the nursing staff for patient's safety. methodology: a comprehensive bibliographic search was conducted related to subject of patient's safety and the competences of nursing professionals. thus, we concluded that as result of this link the professional responsibility is strengthened which is implicit in the care act. thus, it is necessary the training of nurses with a scientific vision of the profession, worried by the wellbeing of mankind and able to offer opportune cares with quality and risk-free.