The General Nursing Programme began in 1999, at first as a TEMPUS project and has been since 2005 a university level specialization in accordance with European Union norms. The preparation of future nurses is at a Bachelors degree level with a duration of 4 years, including 4600 hours of theoretical courses and practice. The disciplines of the curriculum ensure both the accumulation of knowledge as well as gaining clinical experience and an adequate ethical attitude. The programme unfolds within the sectoral regulations of the European Union and of the Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assitants in Romania.