The Romanian-American University hosted the conference "The Nurse of the Future: Competencies, Professional Autonomy, Leadership, and Innovation in Healthcare." Organized in partnership with the Order of General Nurses, Midwives and Nurses of Romania (OAMGMAMR), the event brought together leaders from the medical community, representatives of patient associations, and academic experts for an open dialogue on one of the Romanian healthcare system's most pressing challenges: human resource management in the nursing profession. During the event, the Romanian-American University presented its new strategic direction in healthcare education by announcing the establishment of the School of Medical Sciences, which will offer a four-year Bachelor's degree program in General Nursing. The discussion