The article explored the nursing experience of a patient with severe burns over his entire body until he was ready for discharge from the hospital as his wounds gradually healed during the rehabilitation period. Nursing took place from August, 3rd 2009 to November, 13th 2009, during which information were collected by means of direct nursing, participant observation and interviews. We made an evaluation using Gordon's 11 functional health patterns, and found that the patient had nursing issues such as pain, lacked self-care skills, and caregiver tension. During the nursing process, we applied various skills, including listening, active caring, accepting and supporting, in order to establish a good nurse-patient relationship. We helped the patient and relatives to carry out scar and rehabilitation care after wound healing, simultaneously provide them with relevant knowledge as well as aiding with the follow-up care arrangements. The patient was able to accept and adapt to the changes in his life after discharge from the hospital and his adaptation and coping skills were improved; these adjustments gave him the tools necessary to face the long rehabilitation process.