Caring moment: moment of reflection in action

Reflection-in-action means to think what we do while we are doing. The present text analyzes this activity on the part of the nurse professional considering the caring moment, which constitutes the encounter between the caregiver and the cared for. It is suggested that the reflective practice be stimulated during the educational process and for that, faculty must be prepared. The reflective practice presents advantages such as: updating, renewal, knowledge generation, among others.