Abstract
Objective: To describe the experiences during professional practice in carrying out the cervical preventive exam, understanding its challenges and perspectives in public health. Experience Report: This is a descriptive study, of the type of experience report, about the challenges and perspectives for success in carrying out the cervical preventive exam, in view of the importance of the approach and as necessary conducts for its execution. The report occurred during the stage of the Professional Practice Experience (PPE) in women’s health, carried out from March 4 to April 26, 2019. The study scenario was in the oncotic cytology of the outpatient clinic of a reference teaching hospital in Recife city, state of Pernambuco. The process of construction of the report began after the completion of the PPE and maked a bibliographic review of the challenges of performing the cervical exam and a theoretical framework for this practice began. Final Considerations: During the process of conducting preventive cervical exams, there was an integration of theoretical and practical knowledge with validation in academic training, an opportunity to positively face the challenges and perspectives of public health that the companion in the exercise of nursing.