Abstract
CONTEXT: Nurses are involved in assessment of pain in most clinical settings. Pain continues to be underestimated and undertreated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study assessed the rating of pain severity by nurses who observed the two case scenarios using role plays. The data were computed and frequency distribution was derived. RESULTS: Majority of the nurses underrated the pain and based their ratings on various factors. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to increase the awareness among nurses about comprehensive assessment of pain for better management.