為因應地球村的形成與國際化時代的來臨，台灣的大學院校將 「教育國際化」視為重要的教育議題， 「擴張學生的海外學習教育」成為教育國際化的策略。護理教育國際化的三個理由包括：疾病無國界、健康照護無國界與增加護理學生的就業競爭力。對欲參加海外學習的護生而言，個
人的準備包括具備良好的外語能力與接待國的文化準備。海外護理學習課程可以增加護生的文化
能力、不同健康照顧系統的認識與個人發展 （更認識自己、更獨立、更可增加參與者的領導技
巧） 。 「海外護理學習」的設計與規劃、相關論述與研究仍在發展的階段，因此與其相關的議題可為未來護理教學與研究需努力的方向。

In the era of globalization, universities in Taiwan regard internationalization of education as an impor-tant item on their educational agenda, and expansion of students’ overseas educational opportunities as a strategy by which to globalize education. Overseas nursing study programs can enhance nursing students’ cultural competence, help them understand different healthcare systems within different cul-
tures and countries, and assist their personal development (enhancing, for example, self-understanding, independence, and leadership skills). Appropriate preparation for students who are willing to partici-
pate in overseas programs includes language preparation and cultural preparation. The design and planning of “overseas nursing programs”, and related discussion and research remain in a developmen-
tal stage, and might therefore serve as a focus for industrious future teaching and investigation.