Abstract: Objective: To investigate the status and influencing factors of transitional nursing needs among patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Method: Totally 106 Rheumatoid Arthritis patients were recruited by multi-stage sampling method from a public hospital. They were investigated with a self-designed questionnaire. Results: The total score of transitional nursing needs among patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis patients was 4.02 ± 0.67, which was in the relatively high lever. The main factors affected patients' transitional nursing needs were patients' age, education lever, occupation and the course of disease. Conclusion: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients were eager to transitional nursing and their needs were extensive. Transitional nursing should focus on the needs of patients. Some effective methods should be adopted to improve the quality of life in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.