Intestinal obstruction is a serious health problem which may lead to intestine perforation and generalized peritonitis, septic shock, severe metabolic disorders and high mortality rates. Aim: This study was aimed to improve nurses' competency level regarding care of children undergoing intestinal obstruction surgery. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized in the current study. Setting: This study was conducted in neonatal surgical units and pediatric surgical units at Specialized Pediatric Hospital in Benha City. Subjects: All available nurses (55) and a purposive sample of 55 children were used. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used: tool (1) A Structured interview sheet, tool (2) nurse competence scale and tool (3) quality of nursing care scale. Results: Regarding competency level; the vast majority (%4.59) of the studied nurses had incompetent level of performance pre- program while, the vast majority (%2.59) of them had competent level of performance post- program and less than half (40.59) of the studied nurses had poor level of nursing care quality pre- program while, the vast majority (%4.59) of them had good level of nursing care quality post- program. Conclusion: The educational program was effective in improving nurses' competency and quality level regarding the care of children undergoing intestinal obstruction surgery. Recommendation: Provision of continuing education programs in order to update nurses' knowledge and enhance their competency level regarding care of children undergoing intestinal obstruction surgery.