Care in pediatric nursing from the perspective of emotions: from Nightingale to the present.

Objective: Reflect on the evolution of pediatric nursing care from the perspective of emotions, from the conceptions of Florence Nightingale to the present.

Method: Reflective study based on theoretical and experiential aspects of emotional care in pediatric nursing.

Results: From Nightingale, there were many definitions regarding the nursing care in an integrative and humanist logic; and with certain bond to emotional dimension.

Emotional labor in pediatric nursing considering the repercussions of covid-19 in childhood and adolescence.

Objective: To discuss the emotional labor in pediatric nursing considering the repercussions of COVID-19 in childhood and adolescence.

Method: Reflexion based on theoretical aspects and scientific evidence of emotional labor in pediatric nursing.

Results: Given the repercussions of COVID-19 on children and adolescents, it is up to the nurse to recognize them and nurture a non-traumatic and affectionate care.