Objective　To evaluate application effects of mind map in standardized training courses for the new nurses. Method　73 new nurses who graduated for 1-3 years were random divided into an experimental group (n=37) and a control group (n=36). Nursing department organized standard-ized training course for 73 new nurses for one year. The control group used conventional teaching methods

while the experimental group introduced mind mapping in teaching. Effects were evaluated after one year. Results　The average scores of both theory and operation examination in experimental group were better than the control group，and there was significant difference between two groups(Ｐ=0.002

0.000). The score of critical thinking ability: the total score of experimental group was (303.89±23.81) ，higher than the total score of the control group (280.36±17.22)

and the total score and seven dimension score difference had statistical significance(P<0.05

for all). Besides

the total score of self-study ability in the experimental group (126.54±5.65)

was higher than those in the control group(116.58±6.36)

and the total score and four dimension score difference had statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion　Using mind mapping in the standardized training courses for nurses can arouse nurses' interest in learning

improve their critical thinking skills and autonomous self-study ability

and enhance the effectiveness of training.