[Nursing classification: cross-mapping between focus axis terms].

Due to structural changes of classifications: ICNP beta-2, version 1.0 and CIPESC, this descriptive study aims to identify similarities and differences by building a map between the terms of the focus of practice. The ICNP 1.0 on the beta-2 shows: 41% are new terms, 33% identical, 4% with expanded concepts, 12% modified; 8% different and 2% there are concepts only in beta-2. The ICNP 1.0 in relation to CIPESC presents: 79% are new; 8% identical; 1% extended; 5% modified; 4% different and 3% without concept. There were difficulties from the process of Brazilian translating and publishing of ICNP 1.0 and the absence of some concepts in terms of CIPESC. This work will trigger the validation process for non equivalent terms.