In this research, five objectives have been set: 1. To examine the occurrence of burnout syndrome among employed nursing students. 2. To examine the occurrence of burnout syndrome among people employed outside the healthcare system 3. To examine whether there are any differences in the occurrence of burnout syndrome between these two groups 4. To check whether there is a connection in the incidence of burnout syndrome concerning the length of work experience of employed nursing students. 5. To examine whether there is a connection in the incidence of burnout syndrome concerning the length of work experience of people employed outside the healthcare system In order to achieve these objectives, a snapshot study has been performed. A research sample was formed from two target groups - employed nursing students in Čakovec and people employed outside the healthcare system. The questionnaire (paper-and-pencil method) was printed and filled in by volunteers. Anonymity was guaranteed to voluntary survey participants. A moderate occurrence of burnout syndrome was found in the population of employed nursing students. No difference was found in the incidence of burnout syndrome between employed nursing students and people employed outside the healthcare system. There was no significant difference in burnout syndrome features concerning years of work experience of healthcare employees. In the group of non-healthcare employees, the most significant emotional exhaustion was recorded during the period between 21 and 30 years of work experience.