Abstract: Objective: To understand the cognitive status and differences of nutritional management between different level of hospital nurses in Qingdao, and to provide scientific evidence for further targeted training. Methods:From November 2015 to March 2016, a total of 586 nurses working in 73 hospitals of different levels in Qingdao were surveyed using a self-designed questionnaire, and stratified convenience sampling was used. Results: Totally 586 nurses' total score of the survey was (27.24±8.93), the average correct rate was 48.6%. The Grade III and Grade II hospital nurses' cognitive level of nutritional management was significant higher than community nurses (P<0.01). The difference between Grade III and Grade II hospital nurses' cognitive level of nutritional management was not significant but the calculation of total calories (P<0.01) and special populations diabetes diet management (P<0.01). The Grade III and Grade II nurses' training needs of nutritional management was significant higher than community nurses (P<0.01). Conclusion: The nurses' cognitive level of nutritional management needs to be improved, the managers of hospitals should provide standard training for nurses to improve their cognitive level.