Nursing practices in a psychological care center.

To analyze the practices developed by nursing professionals in a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS). A qualitative and evaluative research based on the Fourth Generation Assessment and conducted in a CAPS II of Santa Catarina State in 2014. For data collection, semi-structured interviews, field observation, and data recycling group were used with workers. Constant Comparative Method was used for data analysis. Practices aimed at the subject and their clinical, social, prevention, treatment and articulation with the health network were identified. Medication care is a specificity of nursing that aims to promote autonomy and social reintegration. There is a need for greater articulation between the nursing and pharmacy staff, as well as creating spaces for users to talk about medication. Nursing practices are focused on biopsychosocial care, aiming to deconstruct care models focused on the disease and symptoms.