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Nursing in Croatia: past, present, and future
Sonja Kalauz1, Marija Orlic-Sumić, Dragica Simunec
1University of Applied Health Studies, Mlinarska 38, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. sonja.kalauz@zvu.hr
Croatian Medical Journal
|June 27, 2008
Summary
Croatian nursing faces challenges with educational standards and licensing. Reforms are needed to align training with EU requirements and ensure nurses meet professional licensing criteria for improved healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Systems
- Professional Licensing
Background:
- Croatia has 30,000 nurses, with over 7,000 holding higher education qualifications.
- Current nursing education includes secondary vocational and two university cycles (baccalaureate, diploma), but lacks a PhD level for scientific careers.
Observation:
- Secondary vocational nursing qualifications are not recognized by the European Union.
- There is a lack of defined national nursing workforce needs and educational levels by the Ministry of Health.
- Existing nursing legislation is largely formal and not widely implemented.
Findings:
- Croatian nurses with secondary vocational qualifications do not meet licensing requirements.
- The nursing education system requires reform to align with EU standards and healthcare needs.
- A critical gap exists in advanced nursing education, preventing scientific career development.
Implications:
- Urgent need for legislative and educational reform in Croatian nursing.
- Potential for improved patient care through updated nursing standards and defined responsibilities.
- Addressing systematization of workplaces and accurate job complexity assessments is crucial for nursing salaries.
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