It was aimed to analyze aspects of nurses' subjectivity, through indicators of affection and satisfaction with life. This is an exploratory descriptive study of quantitative approach. Twenty nurses working in Family Health Strategy, of the municipal district of Sousa, PB, Brazil, participated in the study and answered to the General Health Questionnaire (QSG-12). The main results indicated that nurses presented average of 5.73 of Positive Affections and 1.86 of Negative Affections. The life satisfaction average was of 4.03. It was concluded that nurses presented satisfactory health level. However, this result should not deny the need for permanent cares of nurses concerning their health, once the care reflects in the professional performance. Thus, the ability of taking care of themselves should be acquired and improved from the formation.
Quality of life; Personal satisfaction; Affect; Nursing; Health promotion
