Basic principles in creating programs for the education of nurses and midwives

Introduction: The this paper the authors describe development of education program for nurses in public health European Union (EU). Methods: This will present information from relevant professional/scientific data sources about basic principles nursing and midwifery programs, which contribute to new competencies field care health. provides an overview Munich Declaration, followed by educational systems midwives several countries Western Europe Balkans. Topic: authenticity evaluation ensures conditions strengthening nurses' awareness value their own profession independence acquired skills inappropriate external interference. Recognizing or requires more education. All questions reflections are focused on identity profession, emphasizing care, as well aspiration that remains within framework fundamental value. Conclusion: Today, make a significant contribution system country at all levels care. In order achieve professionalization nursing, it is necessary transform nurses, implies high level quality knowledge skills, moral ethical responsibility towards patients, colleagues oneself.