Abstract: Objective: To analysis the features of the articles published in "Chinese Nursing Management" from 2009 to 2013 and the implications for management of nursing. Methods: The articles published in "Chinese Nursing Management" from 2009 to 2013 were analyzed by using CiteSpace II from the aspects of organizations, authors and keywords. Results: The journal had its own core team of authors. Keywords showed the characteristics of the journal and revealed the hot spots. Conclusion: Nursing management research needs for further cooperation; methods of management become more scientific; and the management directions present diversification.