In addition, experience of bullying or disrespect became evidenced in the scenario because Shannon used inappropriate words during conversation with Tim which gave her the impression that Shannon was insulting him instead of encouraging her for good work during placement. Hence, the case study depicts events of professional misconduct by the nurse and this is in violation with the principle 5 of the NMBA code of conduct for nurses which states that ‘nurses should commit to teach and supervise students and avoid conflict of interest during teaching relationship’.