COFEN Establishes Commission to Enhance Ethical Process Training
brasília, DF – September 1, 2025 – The Federal Council of Nursing (COFEN) today formalized the creation of a Training and Training committee dedicated to ethical processes, aiming to standardize and improve the quality of opinions and judgments in ethical cases. Ordinance no. 1808, signed on September 1, 2025, establishes the committee’s structure and operational guidelines, marking a meaningful step towards strengthening ethical governance within the Brazilian nursing profession.
The committee’s formation stems from Cofen Decision No. 150, approved on September 1, 2025, recognizing the need for specialized training in navigating complex ethical dilemmas. Composed of eight members representing key COFEN leadership and advisory roles, the committee will be coordinated by Dr. Manoel Carlos Neri da Silva,President of COFEN (COREN-RO 63.592-ENF-IR). Other members include Dr. Daniel Menezes de Souza (COREN-RS 105.771-NF), Vice-President of COFEN; Dr. Alberto Jorge Santiago Cabral, COFEN Legislative Advisor; Dr. Alana da Silva Vasconcelos, Technical advisor to the COFEN Legislative Advisory; Dr. Tycianna Goes da Silva Monte Alegre, Cofen Attorney general; Dr. Márcio Raleigue Abreu Lima Verde (Coren-AC 85.068-NF), Head of Cofen’s Ethical Process Division; Dr. Paula Andreia Noronha, COREN-RS Attorney General; and Dr. Sergio Aparecido cleto (COREN-SP 80.017-NF), President of COREN-SP.
The Department of Professional exercise Management (DGEP/cofen) and the Department of Corporate Education (DEC/Cofen) will oversee the committee’s activities and certify its outputs. Professionals participating in the committee’s work will be eligible for daily allowances and travel expenses, as outlined in COFEN Resolutions No. 740/2024 and 748/2024.The ordinance takes effect immediately upon signature, as stipulated in Article 3. The document was electronically signed by Winning Jackson da Conceição Pantoja (COREN-AP 75.956-ENF), first-secretary.
