Objective To investigate the present situation of diabetic foot knowledge among nurses in Changzhi of Shanxi Province. Methods Adopting convenience sampling,100 nurses were recruited from 3 secondary hospital in Changzhi of Shanxi Province and evaluated by the questionnaire making by author. Results The average level of DF among nurses was unsatisfied. There are significant deference between who experiencing continuing education and not. Conclusions The present situation of diabetic foot knowledge among nurses in rural areas in China which should arouse more attention from management of nurse in rural area. Continuing education and professional training education should be carried out for nurses in rural area who also should develop their ability to read article,and Cognition of prevention and health education.