Abstract: Objective To explore the effects of the blended teaching in theoretical training of new nurses. Methods Sixty-five new nurses recruited in 2018 were selected as the experimental group. The blended teaching based on “Rain Classroom” was applied in this group. Sixty-two nurses recruited in 2017 were treated as the control group. The Self-Rating Scale for Self-Directed Learning （SRSSDL） and the training satisfaction questionnaire were used to evaluate the self-directed learning ability and their satisfaction with the teaching of new nurses respectively. Results The scores of the examination performance and self-directed learning ability in the experimental group were higher than those of the control group （P<0.05）. The level of satisfaction with the teaching were significantly higher than that of the control group （P<0.05）. Conclusion The blended teaching can improve nurses’examination performance，self-directed learning ability and their satisfaction level with the training. It can be promoted for the training of new nurses.

Key words: Education, Nursing, Nurses, Inservice Training, Self-directed learning