Objective To explore the status and influence factor on occupation identity of hemodialysis nurses.Methods Twelve hemodialysis nurses received the in-depth interview through the semi-structured individual interview which was from the phenomenological methods of qualitative research,and the data were analyzed by Colaizzi' s analysis.Results The occupation identity of hemodialysis nurses was definite and positive.The four themes were summarized including professional ability,workload,interpersonal relationship,individual growth and development.Conclusions The administrators should lighten the work stress of specialist nurse,and create a harmonious interpersonal environment,and provide a supporting organizational environment and system for the development of nurses,so as to effectively enhance the level of their occupation identity.