Courage means to be brave or not to be afraid.Courage is necessary for any professional, but specially for a member of health profession such as the nurses and doctors,etc. because they are responsible for the life and death of patients.The nurses have to deal with a variety of conditions and people in different situations.For example,a nurse has to go to remote places to work where she does not know anybody, but she has to face the situation courageously.A nurse must always think about patient care and welfare of the people.To gain a patient's faith,the nurse must have good relationship with the individual,society and community.It often takes great courage to follow the principles that are important to the care of patients or the welfare of the profession.Courage may not be recognized,but it is a quality that is practiced daily by the nurses in their daily life.