Background:

pedagogical experiences involving peer tutoring have been increasingly diversified. In the case of nursing education, tutoring has registered a significant increase This study is integrated in Project for Innovation and Development of Teaching and Learning - Peer tutoring in the academic context of nursing (TutorParE). It aims to promote innovative pedagogical strategies in order to facilitate both the development of academic and transversal skills in nursing students.

Objectives:

analyze the experience of tutors on academic tutoring in nursing education.

Methodology:

this study, qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design enrolled eleven students from the 4th year of the nursing degree in one discipline of the 1st year.

Results:

two categories emerged from the Results: (1) personal development and; (2) collaborative learning. The strategy adopted in peer tutoring in nursing education was considered useful to enhance the acquisition of students' knowledge and skills, allowing personal development and collaborative learning.

Conclusion:

the findings achieved reinforce the importance of adopting active and innovative pedagogical practices, based on peer tutoring.