Objective To Understand the learning effect of service learning mode in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)nursing teaching. Methods By using convenience sampling method, 40 grade 2014 nursing students who volunteered to participate in TCM nursing learning and practice teaching were selected as research subjects from June 2016 to June 2017. Apply service learning mode to practice teaching in traditional TCM nursing teaching. Then, compared the examination results before and after participating practice teaching and investigated the satisfaction of the nursing students to practical courses. Results The examination results of the 40 nursing students after participating TCM nursing traditional practice teaching was (92.55±1.99), which was higher than those (90.28±2.75) before. The difference was statistically significant (t=4.246,P＜0.01). 80.0% of the nursing undergraduates were satisfied with the content of TCM service practice teaching. The satisfaction with self-reflection was 47.5%. Conclusions Introducing the concept of service learning can enrich the TCM nursing practice teaching mode. Nursing students are willing to accept the course and it can promote their overall quality and stimulate their interest in learning. Teachers should pay attention to improving students' self-reflection and teamwork spirit in the future courses.