Abstract： Objective To understand the psychological experience and feelings of trainees participating in diabetes specialist nurse practical training at a TCM hospital in Guizhou Province,aiming to provide a reference for refining the clinical practice training system for diabetes specialist nurses.Methods From May to July 2023,12 nurses were selected by purposive sampling who had participated in the diabetes specialist nurse practical training in the endocrinology department of a Grade Ⅲ-A TCM hospital in Guizhou Province.They were investigated through semi-structured in-depth interviews.Then,their interview data was analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method to extract themes.Results The following six themes were extracted regarding the training experience of diabetes specialist nurses:1)enrichment of personal theoretical knowledge,2)enhancement of personal professional competence,3)acquisition of more unique TCM nursing techniques for diabetes,4)clarification of career development paths for specialist nurses;5)great psychological stress in internalizing and applying the training contents,and 6)suggestions for training arrangements.Conclusion The practical training conducted at the TCM hospital significantly enhances the competence and career development of diabetes specialist nurses.However,the training scheme and curriculum structure need to be further refined based on the needs and clinical characteristics of these nurses,thereby fostering the development of diabetes specialist care.