Objective To investigate the status of resilience among nurses in geriatric wards and examine the impact of nursing practice environment on resilience. Methods A convenience sample of 227 nurses working in geriatric wards were selected from 6 tertiary hospitals in Beijing in October 2024. Data were collected through a general information questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and the Nursing Practice Environment Scale. Results The sample scored (74.67±17.54) for resilience and (87.18±16.27) for nursing practice environment. Hierarchical multiple regression showed that, after controlling for demographic variables, nursing practice environment was a factor influencing nurses′ resilience, which could explain 23.9% of the total variance. Conclusion The resilience of nurses in geriatric wards is at a moderate level. Improvement in nursing practice environment by facilitating career development and increasing nursing professionalism can help nurses enhance resilience.