“…The profile of the former leaders of the ABEn can be clearly described, since there are common features in their professional and personal characteristics. The correct, clear, demanding and concise language in the right measure, a unique personality, as well as the example of simplicity were reflected in the grandeur of the actions of such leaders (Secaf, 1988), who always led a professional life with many missions and special endeavors (Oguisso, 2002), large-scale projects for which they were convened, and which they performed with success. Despite the much effort and dedication necessary for the exercise of nursing leadership, the former leaders, according to Alcântara (1960), benefited from an inquiring, disciplined and visionary profile, and had the ability to create opportunities to express their points of view, aiming to build professional Nursing.…”