The faculty achievements and challenges in an international nursing education project between two colleges are presented. In the spring of 1985, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and the University Autonomous of Benito Juarez of Oaxaca (UABJO), Oaxaca, Mexico, entered into an international covenant to develop a baccalaureate nursing program to prepare nurses to deliver health care to rural Oaxaca and to improve the baccalaureate nursing preparation of UNC nurse graduates to assure competent health care delivery to Spanish speaking persons. Methods for achieving these objectives included on-site program development consultation, cultural exchange of faculty and students, joint research, and provision of educational materials to the UABJO School of Nursing. Results of this project to date include: completion of a 4-year UABJO nursing program plan and implementation of the first-year curriculum; improved professional competencies of UNC nurse faculty and students in meeting the needs of Spanish speaking patients; and enrichment of the UABJO nursing program via receipt of instructional supplies. One of the most gratifying outcomes of the project is the establishment of strong professional and personal ties with colleagues of different cultures. The project findings are relevant for other college programs desiring to participate in international projects of health care and education. Contains 8 references. (Author/SM)