Objective: To describe the conditions of risk for work-related accident in the view of nursing students and discuss the implications of the accident at work for the health of students. Method: Descriptive study with qualitative approach was carried out with nursing students from a federal university in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Results: The students believe that the occurrence of occupational accidents is related mainly to the risks in the environment for the practical teaching activities, possibly indicating their physical and mental health. Conclusion: The biological risk by cut and puncture wounds stood out for the occurrence of accidents at work. Although all students use personal protective equipment, there was the occurrence of accidents at work during the practical training