The nurse and health education, providing care to patients with tuberculosis (TB) in a basic health unit

Objective: To reflect on the importance of the role of a nurse educator in tuberculosis control in primary care unit. Method: The study was a descriptive and exploratory, held in databases: LILACS, and SCIELO BDENF from 2000 to 2010, where we selected 09 potential bibliographies. Results: The categories were "DOTS as a factor facilitating adherence to treatment", "the importance of the bond for the performance of the nurse educator" and "Factors that undermine the achievement of therapeutic success". Conclusions: The nurse is in a position to provides health education, promoting prevention, and teaching self-care, and developing programs involving society