Objective To investigate the training needs of the core knowledge and skills regarding "Internet+nursing services" among nurses in Zhengzhou tertiary hospitals, and to provide valuable reference for nursing managers to formulate practical "Internet+nursing services" training programs. Methods A self-designed "Internet+nursing service" core knowledge and skills training needs questionnaire was used to conduct an anonymous survey of 472 nurses in Zhengzhou Tertiary Hospitals. Results The total training needs score for "Internet+nursing services" was (4.39±0.03) points, with scores of 3 dimensions (basic knowledge, ethics and etiquette, and skills ) being (4.51±0.71) and (4.51±0.75), (4.36± 0.71) points respectively. Totally, 84.32% of the nurses were willing to provide "Internet+nursing services", and 95.55% thought it was necessary to carry out such training. Univariate analysis showed that age, willingness to provide "Internet + nursing services", and the awareness of the necessity of "Internet +nursing services" training, were related to nurses' training needs scores for "Internet +nursing services" (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion There is a strong demand for the training of the core knowledge and skills of "Internet+nursing services" among nurses working in tertiary hospitals. Nursing managers should develop practical training plans in an endeavor to meet nurses′needs.