Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of standardized patients (SP) combined with case-based learning (CBL) in the standardized training for nurses. Methods Nursing graduates recruited by the hospital were selected as study subjects. New nurses enrolled in August 2021 were assigned to control group with traditional teaching mode, while those enrolled in August 2022 to observation group with SP combined with CBL. Core competency, theoretical and practical assessment score and evaluation of the teaching method between the two groups were compared. Results The score of core competency, case assessment and skill operation of the observation group was 147.64±7.54, 89.20±7.75, and 92.64±2.82 respectively, which was significantly higher than that of the control group 135.56±8.32, 84.71±8.56, and 89.10±7.75, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). The theoretical examination score of the observation group (95.78±5.01) and control group (95.04±4.21) showed no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). The observation group had significantly higher satisfaction with the teaching method compared to the control group, showing statistical significance (P<0.001). Conclusion The application of SP combined with CBL in the standardized training for nurses in specialized pulmonary hospital significantly improves training outcomes, and the nurses in training have a high degree of recognition of this teaching method.

Key words: standardized patient, case-based learning, nurse, standardized training