The reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) is highly flexible and interpretative, providing a new theoretical perspective and research approach for the in-depth exploration of diverse phenomena in the nursing field.This paper introduces the development background, contents, strengths, and limitations of the Reflexive Thematic Analysis Reporting Guidelines (RTARG), aiming to provide reporting standards for qualitative research in China, to improve the transparency and credibility of RTARG reports, and to promote the high-quality development of qualitative research in nursing discipline.