ABSTRACT
Background International research collaborations in nursing are increasing. However, collaborations in international nursing education research are limited compared to clinical nursing studies. This paper presents the experiences of seven investigators of a multi-country study while conducting collaborative research among nursing students across five continents. Objective This paper aims to describe the experiences and challenges of conducting an international nursing education research and to propose recommendations to enhance these collaborative research experiences. Methods Narrative perspectives from nurse educators on the international nursing collaborative experience were described in this discussion paper. Results International collaboration in nursing education research was a positive and enriching experience. While several challenges were experienced by the collaborators, the presence of facilitating factors, benefits of collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth and development outweighed the challenges. Team leader attributes, active engagement, commitment, genuine interest, and cultural sensitivity are essential in creating a successful international nursing research project. Conclusion International collaborative nursing research fosters expansion of nursing knowledge through sharing of expertise and development of culturally diverse perspectives.