Workplace violence directed against nurses is a significant concern impacting their professional integrity, well-being, and the quality of patient care. This research addresses the ethical implications of workplace assault on nurses by a comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and credible publications over the last decade. The approach is based on ethical theories such consequentialism and deontology, which investigate the moral ramifications of violence in healthcare environments. Research indicates that workplace violence, mostly from patients and their families, results in emotional distress, job dissatisfaction, and worse patient care. Comparative analyses from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain indicate that, while violence is a universal concern, legal and cultural responses vary. In the Gulf area, new legislative provisions have been enacted to penalize violence against healthcare professionals; nonetheless, such violence continues to be underreported. This research enhances the literature by addressing the ethical dilemmas encountered by nurses in violent settings, highlighting the need for ethical training, institutional backing, and comprehensive legislative measures. Subsequent study should investigate the efficacy of these treatments and establish comprehensive ways to mitigate workplace violence, protect nurses’ ethical obligations, and improve patient care results. The study emphasizes the critical need for a comprehensive strategy for dealing with workplace violence in nursing.