Cross-border nursing education: questions, qualms and quality assurance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share insights, research findings and discuss key issues relating to quality practices and quality assurance in cross-border nursing education program development and implementation. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a qualitative, multiple case-study approach, by sampling local, national and international nursing education institutions, academia and nurse graduates to identify challenges and best operating practices in implementing and facilitating cross-border education. Findings The authors reveal that quality assurance affects cross-border nursing education program design, delivery and implementation. Originality/value This paper explores inherent challenges in cross-border nursing education and maximized data collection opportunities by sampling participants from both national and international settings.