Brief guide for the elaboration of conceptual maps Section: TEACHING TO LEARN Authors1Martín Rodríguez Álvaro, 2Alfonso M García Hernández, 3Pedro Ruymán Brito Brito, 4Cristina Toledo Rosell Position 1Enfermero. Máster en Cuidados al Final de la Vida.2Enfermero. Profesor Titular de la EUE de la Universidad de La Laguna.3Enfermero. Master en Cuidados al Final de la Vida.4Enfermera. Especialista en Obstetricia y Ginecología (Matrona). Contact email: martin@tanatologia.org Abstract Based on significant learning, this tool was designed in the sixties by Joseph Noval and it is a valid instrument to understand the last changes occurred in the nursing science. Furthermore, conceptual maps favour the connection between previous knowledge and continued refresher education. Keywords: conceptual mapnursing process Versión en Español Título: Breve guía para la elaboración de mapas conceptuales