Abstract: Objective: To investigate pain management knowledge among nurses in burn units, and to provide reference for improving pain control level. Methods: We recruited 179 nurses from 11 hospitals in Fujian who have indepent burn units.Results: The mean correct rate of the questionnaire responses was 52.72%. The correct rates of the injury knowledge of pain to the human body were positively correlated with pain knowledge education in workplace. Conclusion: Due to the poor knowledge of nurses in burn units, it is crucial to enhance their pain knowledge so as to improve their knowledge, attitudes and quality toward pain management and further to improve patients' satisfaction.