Cervical cancer, the second most frequently occurring cancer among women, is the most common malignant disease in women of reproductive age between the ages of 25 and 45. We distinguish the preinvasive and invasive stage, and the symptomatic characteristics depend on the stage of development of the disease. There are various risk factors that contribute to the onset of malignancy, but the most significant cause is HPV infection. The basic method of screening is the Pap test, and all women between the ages of 25 and 64 should be invited for cervical screening. The aim of the research was to examine the existing knowledge of women of non-medical education about cervical cancer in Croatia. Furthermore, the aim was to examine ways of informing about prevention possibilities and the significance of nurses in the role of educators, while providing women with clear information. The research was conducted through a non-standard questionnaire through Google forms, on social networks over a period of one month. The study included 835 female subjects, between the ages of 15 and 98. The data analysis included computation of: arithmetic mean ( ), standard deviation (SD), minimum (min) result, maximum (max) result, Cronbach's internal consistency reliability coefficient (α) and calculation of frequency for descriptive data. Research results show enviable knowledge of women about cervical cancer, regardless of age and degree of education. Middle-aged women, because of their reproductive age and active sex life, regularly go to their chosen gynaecologist for a Pap test. However, when it comes to ways of informing and understanding information provided by nurses, the results are worrying. Nurses do not spend enough time educating and informing women about the prevention of cervical cancer. In fact, for only 5 minutes, a significantly smaller number of nurses take time to educate, but because of the professional terminology the information is often incomprehensible or unclear. Most respondents have never been educated/ informed about the prevention of cervical cancer by nurses of their chosen gynaecologist. In order to increase the patient's awareness of the prevention possibilities, the majority of respondents state that talking to the nurses and their chosen gynaecologist at the clinic would significantly help patients to be well-informed. The nurse has the role of an educator for adolescents, young sexually active women, women in risk groups, as well as women who have cervical carcinoma. Availability of information through brochures, flyers and posters would help women to become aware of this issue. This would increase the regularity of visits to their chosen gynaecologist, and the fear of malignancy would be significantly reduced.