Introduction. Organ transplantation represents the best and frequently the unique therapeutic alternative for patients with end stage organ
failure and other life limiting conditions. Therefore there is a wide and increasing gap between the number of patients waiting for a transplant
and the number of patients that are indeed transplanted. As a result, the time on the waiting lists increases and patients may deteriorate or
even die while waiting for an organ. Present situation require multidirectional action to eliminate stereotypes connected with the transplantology.

Aim of the study. The purpose of the study is the estimation of opinion about organs’ donation and transplantology among Szczecin’s
students.

Material and methods. The survey has conducted as a part of the cooperative project with the Department of Nursing of the University of
Murcia, Spain. Standardised anonymous research tool was common for all participants. There were surveyed 300 senior year’s students of
3 biggest Szczecin’s University

Results and conclusions. Respondents represent a different degree of approval of organ’s donation. Students of medical university demonstrate
the highest level of the problem donation’s understanding. There are multiple factors that may have some impact on the potential
of donation. The permanent education campaign announcing needs and results of transplanting organs should be conduced in society.

Nursing Topics 2010; 18 (2): 111-116