This paper discusses the progress and prospects of the education of specialists, masters, and doctorates in nursing. The development of knowledge results from competent human resources in the research process to promote quality nursing care. Their scientific production is an important strategy for strengthening nursing as a science and a profession committed to promoting quality health care services to society. The "strict sensu" and "lato sensu" graduate programs in nursing are committed to educate nurse specialists, masters, and doctorates with the expertise and qualifications to contribute to the advancement of Brazilian nursing science and technology.
Nursing research; Speciality; Nephrology; Education higher