This document discusses effective nursing care and how it is perceived differently by healthcare staff and patients. It emphasizes that effective care must be both clinically competent and respectful of patient dignity. The document then provides questions for nursing students to consider regarding how they can deliver safe, effective care, including keeping up-to-date on best practices, communicating well with patients, and being prepared to challenge outdated practices. It stresses that the standards students set for themselves will determine the quality of nurses they become.