Contemporary Polish nursing is in a period of dynamic development. The professional role of a nurse is changing along with changes in social life and expectations towards healthcare. Nursing knowledge is enriched and sets changes in professional practice. Studying nursing allows you to obtain a profession which, in accordance with the requirements of the World Health Organization (WHO), is currently assigned functions related to promoting health, conducting preventive activities, educational, therapeutic, rehabilitation and care activities. Nursing is a profession of social trust. It is also an art, due to the fact that the desired standard of professional nursing practice requires both knowledge and treatment of each patient in an individualized, holistic manner; respect for human dignity and full commitment. What distinguishes him from others is assisting a sick or healthy person in taking all those activities that are important for maintaining health, recovery or ensuring a peaceful death, and which he could do himself if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge.