From the viewpoint of theoretical health care system management description, it is significant to identify and evaluate the effects of organization, financing, and rationalization within the healthcare system of the Republic of Serbia. In practical application, this pertains to the strategic decision-making process for improving functions and implementing necessary changes within the system. It also relates to healthcare human resources, as well as ensuring proper client satisfaction and education. The healthcare system possesses characteristics that set it apart from other areas. Given the globalization of the market and the increasing societal needs, it's imperative for the healthcare system to be organized in a manner that fulfills all patient demands and guarantees their satisfaction. User satisfaction is ensured by achieving the highest possible quality in disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient care at reasonable prices, while minimizing the risk of errors and adverse effects on patients.

Self-assessment of quality of students life gives a feedback information on perception of physical health, psychological state of being, social relations, environment as well as of general quality of life. Aim research is to assess quality of life of students of vocational college school, and then to cross-examine with social demography of students sample. Methodology: Sample consists of 50 students of higher medical school of vocational studies "Medika" in Belgrade, Loznica, Krusevac and Vrbas. Questionnaire of social and demographical characteristics and Questionnaire on quality of life of World Health Organization (WHOQOL-BREF) have been used. Statistical interpretation of results uses descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, interquartile range, Kruskal-Wallis H test and Mann-Whitney test. Results indicate a relatively high quality of students life. Significant difference has been established between students of the first and second year of studies, in domain of general life quality and psychological state (p<0,05). In domains of general life quality, psychological and social functioning, difference can be observed between students that study in Belgrade and in other towns. Statistically significant difference has not been established between four quality of life domains (Physical health, Conclusion: Psychological, Social relationships, Environment) and sample stratifications: gender, age, studies, work status and marriage status. Quality of life can influence daily functioning of individuals in various life domains.

Background: Nursing is a recognizable profession, but due to numerous prejudices, there is a need to strengthen awareness of the values of the nursing profession, both on an individual and a social level. Aim: This research aims to determine the attitudes of students at a college for vocational studies in healthcare toward the nursing profession, i.e. towards the roles and tasks of nurses/technicians, values in nursing, social stereotypes in nursing, professionalism, and characteristics of nurses/technicians. Materials and Methods: The research sample included 50 students at the colleges for vocational studies in healthcare "Medika" from Belgrade, Loznica, and Kruševac. A questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and the Nursing Image Questionnaire (NIQ-7) were applied. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis H test were used to test the differences between the median values in two and three independent groups, respectively. Results: We found a significantly more positive attitude towards nursing among the respondents aged 40 to 49 compared to younger categories of respondents (subscale „Social stereotypes towards nursing”; p=0.022;), those who were married compared to single or divorced („Social stereotypes towards nursing; p=0.019), and those who owned the apartment compared to those who lived with parents or rented the apartment (“Social stereotypes towards nursing”; p= 0.002; ; and “Characteristics of nurses / technicians”; p=0.015; ) Conclusion: We show that there is a positive correlation between older age, marriage and socio-economic status and the students’ attitudes towards nursing profession. Further studies on this topic may contribute to the improvement of the quality and efficacy of nursing studies.