：Objective To evaluate the standardized training of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)nursing for head nurses, and to exploring the way of training nursing administrators. Methods 〓The nursing department organized a group of clinical teachers, worked out a training and assessment plan for head nurses. Totally 33 head nurses received systematical training on the theory of TCM nursing, TCM nursing techniques and nursing management. The knowledge level of TCM nursing, practice skills of TCM techniques and occupational skills were evaluated before and 1 year after the intervention. Results 〓Nurses achieved higher scores in assessment of TCM theoretical knowledge, practice skills and management at 1 year after the intervention(P0.01). In terms of occupational skills, the professional proficiency, communication skills, nursing ward rounds and organizing ability of head nurses were improved(P0.01). Conclusion 〓Systematic training program of TCM nursing can improve the working ability, self-confidence and work enthusiasm of head nurses in the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine hospital. It is the higher satisfaction of doctors and patients to nursing work, and can greatly improve the level of traditional Chinese medicine nursing in hospitals.
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