Objective To investigate the resource allocation and status of the training base for emergency nurses specialist, so as to provide guidance for optimizing the construction of the base and promoting the development of specialized nurses. Methods Thirteen emergency nurse specialist training bases in China were surveyed using a self-made questionnaire. Results There were 2, 6 and 5 bases of the national, provincial, and municipal levels, respectively. All the 13 bases were equipped with specialized nurse training management organizations, teaching rooms with multimedia, clinical skills training rooms, and medical information network resources. In the past five years,staffs of 6 bases have published researches in international journals. There were 2, 5, 9 and 12 bases undertaking nursing research programs of the national, provincial, municipal and hospital levels, respectively. Among the teaching staff, 52.46% were specialized nurses and 46.96% have received further training in the past five years.Moreover, trainees were classified into different groups according to their entrance examination results, seniority, education and working hospital before the training in 7 bases. Meanwhile, 5 bases indicated that they would carry out the retraining, and only 1 base planned to carry out the recertification 3-5 years after the advanced practice nurses obtained the qualification certificate. Conclusion The basic situation of emergency nurse specialist training bases in China is good, but there is a lack of evaluation and re-certification mechanism. Moreover, the teaching resources need to be improved and long-term competence evaluation system should be formulated. Relevant researches can be carried out to make full use of such specialized nurses.