Objective To conducted a scoping review to summarize and describe the application of large language models in nursing, and to provide a reference for relevant research.Methods Following the scoping review methodology, relevant studies were identified through searches in Chinese and English databases from the construction to May 2024.Two researchers independently screened and extracted data, summarized and analyzed the included literatures.Results A total of 33 studies were included.The applications of large language models in nursing primarily focused on nursing education (48.49%), clinical care (42.42%), nursing research (3.03%) and comprehensive applications(6.06%), the forms of its application mainly included nursing professional exams or tests of basic knowledge of nursing, nursing didactic writing, construction of clinical simulation scena-rios, development of nursing care plans, assisting in the patient management, and providing professional knowledge and information support for patients.While large language models had shown significant effectiveness in nursing education and patient management in clinical nursing, they still had limitations in knowledge application, answering clinical questions, and making professional judgments or decisions, and were not yet sufficient to replace human involvement.Conclusion Research on large language models in the nursing field in China is still in its early stages.Future studies should focus on actively integrating cutting-edge technologies to facilitate their deeper application in this area.Furthermore, there is a pressing need to develop and implement standardized guidelines to ensure the safety and effectiveness of these technologies, thereby driving innovation and advancement in nursing.