Background: One third of all women in the world are exposed to violence, it is a global public health problem. Violence in a close relationship can be problematic to detect because signs of violence can appear in several different ways. The nurse area of expertise has a significant role when it comes to identifying women exposed to violence in order to be able to promote health. The nurse's response can be a crucial part of whether the woman dares to talk about her exposure to violence.

Aim: The aim of the study was to describe the nurse's experiences of dealing with women who have been subjected to violence in a close relationship

Method: A literature study based on a qualitative method where eight articles were analyzed with Friberg's five-step model.

Results: The results of the literature study draw attention to factors that affect the nurse in the meeting with the woman exposed to violence in a close relationship. The results were divided into two main themes and five sub-themes 

Conclusion: The meeting with the woman who is exposed to violence in a close relationship is experienced as complicated. Nurses need more knowledge, support and clear guidelines to feel confident in meeting the women. To be able to break preconceived notions and normsabout violence in close relationships, a broader awareness in society is needed.