The aim of the study is to determine the emotional labor levels of nurses and the factors related them. Method: The data of the research, which is a descriptive study, were collected between January and February 2020. 310 nurses participated in the study. To collect research data, socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, Emotional Labor Scale (Nurses) was used in nurses. Results: 90.3% of the participants are in the position of clinic nurses. 60% work both day and night. The overall average of the emotional labor behavior scale was 3.88 ± 0.56; It was found that the average of in-depth, superficial and emotional labor behavior dimensions were 3.87 ± 0.61, 3.86 ± 0.59 and 3.96 ± 0.66 respectively.
Conclusion:As a result of the study, it was determined that nurses display the highest level of sincere behavior and the least level of superficial behavior. In addition, it has been determined that the unit studied, age, education level and working style have an effect on emotional labor behavior.