This journal emerges in order to serve as a link between research on the specified areas and different aspects of Nursing science that, while being developed by professionals, are consolidating the bases of nursing humanism; whose absence would prevent us from reaching even the borders of an equally legitimate and long-awaited objective: the complete development of Nursing in all its dimensions.

The need for prior knowledge of cultures as the only way to preserve the minimum levels of respect and dignity in all research and/or educational approaches reveals itself the pragmatic dimensions of historical, anthropological and humanistic endeavors in nursing care. The longevity and health of such purpose will depend on everyday variables. We therefore call on researchers of theory, philosophy and the practical development of nursing models and methods, history of nursing, anthropology of nursing care, phenomenology, and also on colleagues interested in publishing their stories, poems and all activities that may stand out for their humanistic perspectives.

The intent of this announcement is not limited to isolated collaborations, but this magazine aims to become an open space for debate, besides the "exercise of criteria" (in the words of Benedetti), so humanistic research will be stimulated to arise as a catalyst of actions such as the annual "Life and Health" prize for Narrative and video. If the path is made by walking we have just begun to take steps, but it will be quite impossible to keep walking all alone so we long for your support and cooperation.

Culture of care. Associate and founder journal of the Editorial board of Latin American Nursing journals.

Spanish registered trademark Nº 2.816.560 named Cultura de los Cuidados. BOE 16/04/2008.