A synthesis of the film "Woman: dream, reason and power" where the authors discuss the relationship of power presented in a nurse's everyday life. The plot is around a woman and professional nursing in Brazilian society. The reflexion, enriched by many contemporary researches on power theme idea goes through three moments: - herself confrontation, awakening to reality and - power awareness. The objective task has been to establish the personal and professional growth looking for herself and for a profession new view.