ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the application of the OSCE training on the intensive training of nursing skills for college students majoring in nursing in the fourth semester.Methods Students from 2013 undergraduate session were investigated.They were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group (n = 134) was trained of the OSCE training, while the control group (n = 135) received of traditional training. After the training, analysis of test scores and questionnaires were used to survey the comments of the two groups of students on intensive training of nursing skills. After two months of practice, the clinical comprehensive ability of the students was evaluated by clinical teachers.Results The experimental group's theory and nursing skills were higher than those of the con－trol group (P＜0.01) . The experimental group had a positive attitude towards nursing OSCE training. Their famil－iarity with the operation skills, team cooperation spirits, presentation and communication ability, observation ability, clinical adaptation ability and health education ability were enhanced (P＜0.01).Conclusion The comprehen－sive simulation training cannot only improve the effectiveness of OSCE training, but also strengthen the students'clin－ical comprehensive ability and promote the practice quality.