Medical Discourse and ESP Courses for Romanian Nursing Undergraduates

English has become lingua in the international workplace. Therefore becoming proficient in English is a must in the globalized world where mass migration and employment mobility define our contemporary existence and identity. The present paper examines the issue of teaching English for Medical Purposes (EMP) in Romania. The present paper brings forth the need to acknowledge the fact that in today's context, teaching EMP should be oriented towards mastering skills for professional communication which will hence enable learners to become acceptable members of any target environment.