Objective To know the influencing factors of nursing associations of different provinces and cities undertaking transferred government functions,and to explore the new direction of nursing management system reform based on the association platform.Method 10 experts from 9 provinces and cities were interviewed,and statistics was analyzed by three-level coding combining with QSR NVivo10.0 software.Result 3 themes were collected (internal factors,external support factors and others,such as an independent legal status,financial support,etc).Conclusion Nursing associations,as participants of medical organization and hospital management,must make their own capabilities clear,continuously strengthen their own ability in order to provide better service,and promote the development of medical and health career.