International nursing faculty exchange model: a Chile-USA case

International faculty-exchange programmes can be cost-effective methods for faculty development and enhanced student learning. Despite the increasing interest in international nursing exchanges, the literature on faculty exchanges is limited. This article examines a case study of a successful international nursing faculty-exchange programme between a university in Chile and one in the United States of America (USA), based on a model for international faculty exchange. The model includes the components of pre-exchange planning, academic activities, socio-cultural events and evaluation of outcomes. Communication is at the centre of the model and ideally should be continuous, bilateral, flexible and technological. Examples from the case study illustrate teaching strategies and ongoing education of faculty. The article concludes with suggestions for successful international nursing faculty exchanges.