Objective:

To analyze the conflict generated by the homologation and establishment of the leveling course for Ayudantes Técnicos Sanitarios with University Diploma in Nursing, between 1979 and 1980, through articles published in the press.

Methods:

Articles were emptied through the Hemerotheque of the Diputación de Valencia and the searching engines of the newspapers, using the following keywords: Ayudantes Técnicos Sanitarios, Nursing, conflict, strike, leveling course, and homologation.

Results:

213 articles were obtained. The distribution of the publications shows three peaks corresponding to the stoppages of the Ayudantes Técnicos Sanitarios.

Conclusions:

The conflict and the demanding actions of the Ayudantes Técnicos Sanitarios had a significant impact on the media, showing what, to date, could be considered the largest mobilization of nursing staff in our country with important consequences on the image and regulations of the nursing profession.