Editorial

Abstract

The ABEn renews its institutional commitment to Brazilian society through the 30 th mandate delegated by the members to the directorate elected for the [2004][2005][2006][2007] term. This directorate will be honoured to preside over the celebrations for 80 years of relevant services provided by this hardworking Association to health policies as well as to the health and nursing education policies in Brazil.The National Council of ABEn (CONABEn) approved the policy guidelines for this term's Triennial Work Plan, which will guide the Association's development agenda with political, technical, social and operating attention and action aimed at the possibility of rethinking it from a collectively designed perspective.