Introduction: In nursing education and practice, human dignity is an essential professional value, particularly when it comes to ethical considerations. Dignity, which comes from the Latin word for uniqueness and worth, includes ideas like honor, independence, and self-worth. Methodology: To investigate the meaning of human dignity in clinical practice, particularly for hospital-admitted patients, this paper uses Walker and Avant's concept analysis method. Determining characteristics like autonomy, privacy, and the maintenance of self-respect is done by looking at literature and actual clinical cases. The analysis emphasizes how important it is to treat patients with dignity through polite conversation, pain management, cultural awareness, and compassionate care. Result: The results highlight how crucial it is to protect human dignity to lessen healthcare disparities and enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, trust, and compliance. Comprehending and incorporating the notion of dignity into nursing practice has the potential to improve patient care while maintaining ethical norms.

Keywords: Autonomy, Compassionate care, Cultural sensitivity, Human dignity, Nursing ethics, Privacy, Patient outcomes, Walker and Avant.

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