Abstract:

Objective To develop a training program for nurses of the Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM） and to evaluate the program effects. Methods According to the training requirements,a Chinese medicine nursing training program was developed. Fifty-five clinical nurses from 39 medical institutions in Zhejiang Province were selected. The training program included 6-month theoretical training and 4-month clinical practice. Results All nurses passed the assessment and average score of the assessment was 90.16±2.17. The training satisfaction rate reached 96%. The number of nurses who initiated the clinical practice one year after training was as follows：55 for TCM Technology,52 for TCM nursing lectures,48 for TCM nursing round,39 for TCM nursing consultation,and 33 for TCM outpatient nursing clinics. Conclusion The training program for nurses of TCM is applicable and the effects are remarkable.

Key words: EDUCATION,NURSING（TCM）, Inservice Training, Evaluation