[In the threshold of European convergence]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Higher Education Reform
• European Union Directives

Context:

• Spanish universities are undergoing significant changes in educational structures and degree programs.
• Nursing studies must adapt to European Union (EU) directives for professional development.
• This reform impacts all university disciplines, including nursing.

Purpose:

• To adapt Spanish nursing education to meet the demands of the European Union Superior Studies Professional Development.
• To implement a three-level degree system (Bachelors, Postgraduate, Doctorate) in alignment with European norms.
• To view the licentiate in Health Sciences as a step towards professional growth and disciplinary development.

Summary:

• The implementation of a licentiate in Health Sciences project aims to align Spanish nursing education with European standards.
• This project introduces a three-tiered degree structure: Bachelors, Postgraduate, and Doctorate.
• Existing Spanish nursing qualifications, such as the "Diplomado" (Bachelors equivalent) and postgraduate degrees, are recognized within this new framework.

Impact:

• Facilitates convergence with European higher education norms.
• Enhances the professional development and standing of the nursing discipline in Spain.
• Positions Spanish universities within a broader European higher education model.