Objective:By the investigation of the characteristics and factors of vocational interests of the higher vocational nursing students,this study discussed how to build up a stable psychological state of nursing student team. Methods:We conducted a survey and used the Chinese Vocational Interest Inventory of Holland Type to measure 425 higher vocational nursing students. The results were analyzed by SPSS17.0. Results:63.5% of the students were society-type. The ratios of society-type and the strength of interest of no work experience,voluntary enrolment and the second grade students were significantly higher than others(P < 0.05). Conclusion:Professional matching of the higher vocational nursing students in vocational interests and their majors is good. Second-grade is the key period for the students changing vocational interest. Vocational interests of no work experience,voluntary enrolment students tend to be the society-type.