ObjectiveTo evaluate an onsite patient-centered care (PCC) training program for nurses using a digital patient-storytelling approach. BackgroundPCC is a dominant model for improving the quality of care. Effective strategies for providing PCC training to nurses can yield numerous benefits. DesignA pretest–posttest design was used with a nonrandomized control group MethodsPCC training program involved participants playing a patient role to experience their hospital journey. Nurses’ perception of PCC, compassion and knowledge transfer were measured before (pretest) and after (posttest) PCC training (experimental group). Controls received PCC training only after pretest and posttest evaluations. ResultsChanges in PCC perception and compassion were significantly greater in the experimental group (n = 39) than in controls (n = 49; p = .001 and .006, respectively). PCC knowledge transfer was significantly correlated with PCC perception (r = 0.55) and compassion (r = 0.63). ConclusionsThrough the PCC training program, the perceived improvements of the nurses’ views on supporting patient individuality and compassion while providing care were revealed. This program is also potential for promoting PCC knowledge transfer into the daily activities of nurses. Therefore, such PCC training programs could be a good beginning in developing a patient-centered culture in healthcare systems.