Portugal’s Nursing Order has sharply criticized the exclusion of nurses from working groups focused on urgent healthcare matters. The Order deemed the decision by the National Health Service (SNS) executive director as “grave” and unacceptable, arguing that nurses represent the largest professional group within the SNS. They contend that meaningful solutions to urgent care challenges cannot be developed without the direct input of nursing professionals. The organization emphasized the necessity of including nurses in discussions shaping healthcare policy and improvements. This exclusion is seen as a significant oversight, potentially hindering effective problem-solving within the national healthcare system. The Nursing Order is advocating for immediate rectification of this decision to ensure comprehensive and informed healthcare strategies.