The person is the focus of Nursing. The person is a human being made up of an integration of their biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual aspects. The science and art of nursing aim for truth, goodness and the beauty of life. Therefore, life education is the essence of nursing education. This report is an introduction by the authors who have undertaken self-reflection, discussion and clarification in order to create a concept and operational definition for life education in nursing. Life education in nursing embraces ”care, concern and compassion”, the 3Cs within nursing education. The relevant concept and strategies embracing the 3Cs of nursing education can be identified as the person's knowledge of, attitude towards and behavior towards life education. The findings provide as important reference for the continuing development of the fundamental theory behind and of strategies towards life education in nursing.