Objective. The purpose of this article is to clarify and analyze the meaning of the concept of pain. The document will clarify the attributes that define pain and identify the antecedents that influence the perception of pain and list the consequences of pain. Empirical referents in reference to pain will also be indicated. Motivation. Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care in a healthcare setting. Clarifying the concept of pain will help healthcare professionals provide the best effective pain care and management. Methods. The literature for this conceptual analysis could be accessed from the TSU online library using the CINAHL database, our textbook, and literature found on the Internet. Walker and Avant's (1995) concept analysis method was used to guide this concept analysis. Results. Pain has many different meanings to many people. What is important to know as a nurse or healthcare professional is that pain is what the patient says it is. It is not the nurse's or provider's job to determine what the patient's pain is, but rather to perform a thorough history and evaluation. Using this assessment and history can then help treat the patient's pain accordingly. Theories of pain were also proposed and implications of nursing practice regarding pain were used. Conclusions. An adequate and clear understanding of the concept of pain and the implementation of pain treatment and management interventions are essential in clinical settings. Understanding the concept of pain is necessary for its relationships with other concepts that are related and similar to the experience of pain for theory building. Ultimately, understanding the concept of pain will benefit the patient and lead to a better and appropriate English dictionary. Pain. Retrieved from http://dictionary.Oed.com on March 18, 2014.Sheridan, M. S. (1992). Pain in America. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press.Staats, P. S., Hekmat, H., & Staats, A. W. (2004). The theory of psychological behaviorism of pain and placebo: its principles and results of research application. Avv. Psicosoma Med. 2004;25:28-40.Tracy, SM, & Dinapoli, PP (2012) Exploring integral nursing theory with implications for pain management practice. International Journal of Human Care, 16(1), 26-33. Walker, L. O., & Avant, K. C. (1995). Strategies for theory building in nursing (3rd ed.). Norwalk, CT:Appleton & Lange.Wood, S. (2008) Pain assessment. Nursing Times.net retrieved from http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/pain-management/assessment-of-pain/1861174.article