Objective　To explore the application and effects of BOPPPS teaching in the training teaching of surgical nursing. Methods　A total of 195 nursing students in the 2 classes of grade 2015 were divided into control group and experimental group. The control group adopted the traditional teaching

while the experimental group the BOPPPS teaching. The difference of the teaching effects between the two groups was compared by analyzing the results of questionnaire and final examinations. Results　Self-assessment about learning effect of students in the experimental group was better than that of the control group in improving learning interests

activating class atmosphere

clarifying learning objectives

improving knowledge retaining ability

and enhancing learning initiatives and communication skills

etc. (P＜0.05). The final training score of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group [(90.60±8.07) vs. (84.06±9.63)

(P<0.01)]. Conclusion　BOPPPS teaching can improve students' learning efficiency

and promote the cultivation for students' ability.