This report presents a reflection on a healthcare scenario encountered during a nursing student's clinical placement in an urban hospital. The student experienced a situation involving a registered nurse's violation of safe practice guidelines concerning sharps disposal, leading to a needle-stick injury. The report uses Driscoll's reflective framework to analyze the events, addressing the 'What?,' 'So what?,' and 'Now what?' aspects of the experience. The analysis highlights ethical and professional code of conduct violations, including the RN's negligence, lack of duty of care, and failure to uphold patient and student safety. The student reflects on the importance of ethical principles, effective communication, and the need to address unethical practices to improve future clinical experiences and patient care. The report emphasizes the critical role of experienced nurses in guiding and supporting new nursing professionals and the significance of adhering to ethical guidelines, such as the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act 2010, to ensure high-quality patient care. The student concludes that the experience reinforces the importance of speaking up against unethical practices and the need for continuous improvement in nursing education and practice.