Nursing ethics and professionalism are crucial to ensure patient safety and quality care. Ethical principles such as respect for autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence guide nurses in making sound decisions that prioritize the patient's wellbeing. Professionalism involves upholding the nursing code of ethics, maintaining competence, and demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning. Nurses must maintain high standards of ethics and professionalism to gain the trust and respect of patients and colleagues alike.