[Recontextualization of nursing clinical simulation based on Basil Bernstein: semiology of pedagogical practice]. 
This is an investigative case study with descriptive and participative character, based on an educational experience with the Simulation in Nursing learning trigger.  It was carried out during the second semester of the first cycle of Faculdade de Enfermagem (FEN), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel).  The aim is to study the recontextualization of pedagogic practice of simulation-based theories developed by Basil Bernstein, an education sociologist, and to contribute with the improvement process of education planning, and especially the evaluation of learning trigger.  The research shows that Bernstein's theory is a powerful tool semiotic pedagogical of practices which contributes to the planning and analysis of curricular educational device.