Euthanasia has been the subject of intense debate over time. It has been a legitimate issue in the human rights discourse as it also touches on ethical and legal issues, relating to patients and healthcare workers. The objectives of this article are to outline the ethical dilemma of euthanasia, review the forms of euthanasia, analyze the significance of the issue for nursing practice, discuss the pros and cons of euthanasia, allowing the reader to form his own opinion. when the facts and arguments from both sides are presented.Keywords: euthanasia, nursing, ethics, ethical dilemmaEuthanasiaEveryone has a purpose in life, if asked many people would probably want to live to old age and then die peacefully in their sleep. Unfortunately, this is not the reality most people face. Some may die after much suffering and painful illness. Others may find that as they age their bodies deteriorate to the point that they wish they were dead. Those who cannot die quickly may choose to culminate their suffering by committing suicide. However, those who are unable to do so can seek assistance with their dying. Euthanasia, often called “mercy killing,” has been widely debated in countries around the world for many years (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2014). The act of euthanasia is the “action undertaken by a doctor, the intent of which is to end the life of a person at his request” (Dierckx De Casterle B., Denier ´Y., De Bal N. & Gastmans C, 2010). This act involves injecting the person with a lethal drug to hasten their death. However, euthanasia should not be confused with physician-assisted suicide. In the practice of physician-assisted suicide, the patient makes the final administration of the… paper medium… our goal is to provide the maximum and most effective care to our patients when they are suffering . However, when they suffer from incurable diseases, our first instinct is to manage their pain and keep them comfortable until they die, but in this particular situation treating the pain is not what they want. Ultimately everyone has their own rights, but as far as my faith is concerned killing is wrong and is considered a sin in the eyes of God.ConclusionIn conclusion the medical, ethical and legal issue involving euthanasia legislation is complex and challenging issues. It's difficult to see people suffer and nurses have a duty to comfort those in need, but it's also part of life. However, I think that the practice of euthanasia should not be legalized, because there are no sufficient and convincing reasons why this act should be legal..