The set of competencies associated with a body of knowledge comprises education, one of the aspects in the conception of an organization’s work places. In this sense, if a job requires complex and non-rationalized knowledge and competencies that require workers to spend time on their learning, it is the type of job defined as a craft. But, when the knowledge and competencies necessary for the job were identified before that person starts to work, this is called professional work(21). Based on the author’s concept, a fundamental question emerges: does the management function nurses perform inside hospital organizations fit into the definition of craft or professional work?