Abstract: Objective  To explore the application of 360-degree performance appraisal in the evaluation of higher vocational nursing students in clinical practice. Methods  Totally 179 higher vocational nursing students were evaluated by clinical instructors，peers，themselves，doctors，patients or relatives using a self-designed questionnaire. The weight of each part was determined. Results  The total performance score was（78.19±6.90） points. The scores rated by the nursing student herself/himself and peers were higher than clinical instructors（P<0.05）. The patients and doctors rated lower scores on students?蒺 specialized skills and health education. Conclusion  360-degree performance appraisal can fairly and objectively evaluate nursing students from various perspectives. It is useful for the career development and comprehensive evaluation of nursing students.

Key words: 360-degree evaluation method； Students, Nursing； Vocational Education； Clinical Practice； Quality Evaluation