Objective To investigate the training demands for nursing knowledge related to plateau disaster and skill training among nursing staffs,in order to provide references for further training.Methods By cluster sampling method and self-designed questionnaire,the needs of nurses for nursing knowledge and skills including demands in the stage of preparation and first aid,demands in the stage of post-disaster and plateau disaster were investigated among 635 nurses from 10 hospitals in Tibet plateau area.Results The total scores of needs for nursing knowledge and skills related to plateau disaster was around (3.85±1.09). The scores of demands for nursing knowledge and skills in nurses with different ranks of hospital,nursing ages,professional titles,educational backgrounds and duties,were significant different (χ2=290.32,421.71, 462.92,236.71,489.43;P<0.01).Conclusions Nursing staffs have great demands for participating in training class related to nursing knowledge and skills of plateau disaster,in order to improve their nursing ability in plateau disaster.