Introduction: When we talk about domestic violence, 90% of the time we are talking about violence against women. The home is the most common scene of long-term violence and most violence against women is caused by intimate partners. The most common forms of violence are physical, psychological, sexual and economic. Domestic violence increases the need for health services. Nurses are in a unique position to recognize and respond appropriately to the disclosure of violence, and they play a key role in preventing and helping women who experience domestic violence. Purpose: We wanted to examine the role of nurses in treating women who experience domestic violence. We were also interested in what signs nurses should pay attention to in order to recognize a woman who is a victim of violence and what is the appropriate way for nurses to communicate with victims of violence in order to establish a trusting relationship with them. Methods: We used a descriptive method of work with a review of foreign scientific literature. The literature was searched in the bibliographic databases DiKUL, PubMed, CINAHL Ultimate and Google Scholar. The reviewed literature was published between 2020 and 2025. Results: The findings show that nurses need additional education and training to recognize and identify the signs and symptoms of intimate partner violence and precise protocols and guidelines to know how to take appropriate action when providing comprehensive and individualized health care to the patient. Nurses are aware that appropriate communication is key to providing the best health care. Communication, whether verbal or non-verbal, must be clear, respectful, empathetic and delivered in a way that is effective. When talking to a nurse, a woman may experience a range of unpleasant emotions, such as fear, uncertainty or even distrust. The nurse must be aware of this and show compassion, offer support and promote the empowerment of women to exit a violent relationship. Discussion and Conclusion: Nurses play a key role in recognizing domestic violence and taking appropriate measures to help and support victims. Open and positive communication based on empathy, respect and warmth can ease women's distress and enable them to share their stories and ask for help. Acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills helps nurses develop the necessary competencies to act confidently and professionally in providing comprehensive health care to women experiencing domestic violence.
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