Abstract: Objective: To construct a training program for compassion skills among clinical nurses and evaluate its application effect, so as to provide theoretical and practical support for improving nurses' professional competence. Methods: A compassion training program for clinical nurses based on the compassion power model was constructed through literature analysis, qualitative research, and expert consultation. Selecting clinical nurses who worked in a tertiary grade A hospital in Zhejiang province from May to June 2023 as the research subjects by convenience sampling method, nurses were randomly assigned to experimental group (n=30) or control group (n=30) using a random number table. The control group received standardized compassion training, while the intervention group participated in a four-week compassion training program based on the Compassion Strength Model. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted to compare compassion competence, psychological resilience, and professional quality of life between the two groups. Results: Finally, 29 nurses in both groups completed the course training. After the intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvements compared to the control group in total compassion competence (7.414, 95% CI: 3.297 to 11.531), psychological resilience (6.655, 95% CI: 2.874 to 10.436), compassion satisfaction (-7.897, 95% CI: -9.511 to -6.282). Additionally, burnout (-4.621, 95% CI: -6.291 to -2.954) and secondary traumatic stress (-3.014, 95% CI: -4.130 to -2.210) were significantly reduced. All differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: The compassion training program developed in this study is scientifically rigorous and comprehensive. It effectively enhances nurses' compassion competence, psychological resilience, and overall quality of life.

Key words: nurse; compassion; psychological resilience; burnout; professional quality of life