Objective:

to identify the relationship between the concept of recognition and its usefulness in the field of Nursing.

Methods:

a concept analysis was carried out using the Walker and Avant proposal with the intention of examining the characteristics and attributes that define the concept of recognition and its usefulness in the field of Nursing.

Conclusion:

the concept of recognition has characteristics that favor the understanding of phenomena such as exclusion and discrimination to which human beings and communities are exposed. Nursing is not immune to these problems since due to its socio-historical constitution, social recognition has been scarce. At present, various movements promoted by public and private organizations are working together at the global for professional recognition.