258). All human beings, including nurses, possess some type of values. Indeed, Black touches on the nature of human values ​​and describes how the process of valorization occurs. First a person must choose a value freely among all other alternatives, then he will appreciate the value and feel comfortable maintaining it. The final stage is when the person acts out their value publicly and consistently (p.258). Nurses may have different values ​​in their professional life depending on their background and experiences. Important values ​​that a nurse should have, regardless of the occasion or situation, are competence and