The study aimed to analyze the aspects of the nursing consultation (NC) in scientific publications. It was conducted an integrative literature review available in databases: LILACS, PUBMED, CINAHL and COCHRANE. 31 articles were selected that met the inclusion criteria. The themes most addressed on the NC were: factors affecting the NC, time and cost of consultations, assessment of nursing records, use of interview scripts, communication, systematization of nursing care, meaning and importance of the NC to promote health. It was concluded that various aspects of nursing consultation are being addressed in the articles analyzed. However, studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.