Introduction. An essential part of specialized nursing care is a physical examination. In neurological nursing, its aim is to identify the symptoms that result from damage to the nervous system. There is no literature on the use of physical examination in neurological nursing.Aim. The aim of this work is to present the significance of the use of physical examination in the work of a neurological nurse.Summary. Performing physical examination by nurses in neurological departments requires specialized knowledge, as it allows you to make proper nursing diagnoses, define goals and plan nursing interventions. It contributes to the improvement of the therapeutic team cooperation and to the quality of nursing care provided.