Objective To discuss the effect of interpersonal communication training on the ability of communication among practicing nurses. Methods 60 practicing nurses were divided into experimental and control groups, each group had 30. Control group was given traditional training, and experimental group was given interpersonal communication training besides traditional training The self - designed questionnaire was used to evaluate the effect of training Results The abilities of communication and the effects of practice were enhanced in both two groups after 36 w, and the effects of experimental group were better than those of control group (P<0.01).Conclusions Communication training can enhance the clinical practicing nurses'comprehensive qualities and the practice effect.