Caring for Families in Vulnerable Situations: Welcoming Families and Survivors of the Tragedy of Santa Maria

Objective: to describe the experiences of students and teachers in welcoming families and survivors of the tragedy of Santa Maria. Method: experience report based on the Nursing As Caring Theory of Boykin and Schoenhofer. Results: Nursing students offered active and solidary listening, verification of vital signs, guidance in relation to the continuous use of medications, and singing and playing guitar with family members were carried out to reduce the suffering of family members. Conclusions: the importance of solidary actions in complementing clinical education was highlighted, emphasizing the development of critical and holistic thinking, humanized and solidary care.