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Purpose：In a world where natural disasters frequently occur, it is critical to foster nurses who are competent at times of disaster. The aim of this study is to examine the learning outcomes of practical disaster nursing training using Emergo Train System, a simulation system designed for disaster team training. Subjects and Methods：Subjects were 38 fourth-year students of A university who had enrolled in the disaster nursing practical training course. A self-administered questionnaire was conducted on the degree of interest in disaster nursing, inter-organizational information communication, collaboration and relief activities, triage process, visualization of disaster relief activities, and confidence in assuming role behaviors. Results：Participating in group disaster training and adopting the Emergo Train System in disaster nursing training helped improve inter-organizational information communication, collaboration and relief activities, triage process, visualization of disaster relief activities, and increased confidence in assuming role behaviors. Conclusion：In order to cultivate appropriate knowledge, technique and attitudes necessary for disaster nursing, it is important to for actual experience to be included in basic education, to reflect and conceptualize what was gained from such experience, and to leverage repeatedly the results of such conceptualization in multiple situations.