Qualitative studies are one of the research methods that interpret, try to understand, analyze the findings holistic, realistic, natural and obtained using experience. Qualitative research, which is generally used in social sciences but provided reason of the scientific contributions has been begun by used and adopted different disciplines using much increased in there cent disciplines. In Turkey qualitative researches which are few done, although it has increased in recent years has begun increasing used in the in the field of health. Due to its values and approaches, the nursing profession, one of the important professions especially in the field of health, is in harmony with the experience, communication and holistic approach factors, which are the building blocks of qualitative research, and attention is drawn to the importance of the studies in this field. Qualitative research in nursing enables the evaluation and integrity of the services provided, creating knowledge, and presenting different findings for evidence-based practices. Qualitative research that contributes to the development of the nursing profession in general, the creation of theories to ward the profession and in order to the acquisition of a different research culture are the studies believed should be done out in the nursing profession. Qualitative research study of in nursing in Turkey is thought that doing more will make important contributions to the nursing profession. This review was written to emphasize the importance of qualitative studies in nursing research.