Alcohol consumption/dependence and resilience in older adults with high blood pressure.

Objective: to evaluate alcohol consumption/dependence and resilience in older adults with high blood pressure and to analyze the factors associated with these variables.

Method: a descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study developed with 300 older adult patients with high blood pressure from Family Health Strategy units in a municipality of Minas Gerais, Brazil. A semi-structured questionnaire called the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test and the Resilience Scale were used.

International academic mobility in nursing education: an experience report.

Objective:: report the experience of international academic mobility in Ireland through the program Science Without Borders during undergraduate education in nursing.

Method:: a report of experience presented in chronological order, with a descriptive nature.

Results:: the opportunity to know and be able to discuss questions regarding health and nursing in Ireland allowed the review of concepts and a more reflective perspective regarding nursing practices.