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Objective To observe the application effect of mind mapping in the nursing teaching of higher vocational nursing students. Methods A total of 120 nursing students from 2014 four vocational nursing classes. First class and second class were observation group (60 cases), third classes and fourth classes were control group (60 cases). Nursing students in observation group unfold nursing teaching with mind mapping teaching method. Nursing students in control group unfold nursing teaching with traditional teaching method. The test results and teacher satisfaction with nursing students at the end of the period were assessed. And the evaluation of nursing students on mind mapping teaching method was compared. Results The scores of the instruments and materials, the performance of the operation steps, the technique and the achievement scores were (9.85 ± 0.40), (64.67 ± 1.64), (17.37 ± 1.25) points in the observation group and (9.22±0.64), (58.68±2.21), (14.18±2.23) points in the control group, the differences were significant(t =-8.440,-18.539,-10.881, P<0.05). The satisfaction degree of the control group was 78.3%(47/60) and the satisfaction degree of the observation group was 95.0%(57/60), and there was significant difference (χ2=5.550, P<0.05). Nursing students in observation group of mind mapping teaching hold a higher rating (t =11.32-5.25, P<0.01). Conclusions Mind mapping teaching method allows nursing students quickly master the nursing skills, improve teaching effectiveness, improve teaching nursing students′satisfaction, enhance clinical thinking and critical thinking skills.