Nurses play an indispensable role in patient airway management, and the effectiveness of nurse airway management training is crucial for patient safety. In recent years, more and more scholars have introduced in situ simulation teaching methods into airway management training to compensate for the shortcomings of traditional simulation teaching methods. Through comprehensive review of the current status,roles,challenges and strategies for in situ simulation in nurse airway management training,this article aims to offer valuable insights for the enhanced application of in situ simulation in nurse airway management training.