This document discusses perspectives on global and national nursing education. It highlights several issues related to nursing education internationally and locally, including efforts to strengthen standards. Globally, factors like the Millennium Development Goals, globalization, and technological advances are driving changes to nursing education. Nationally, countries face issues like nursing shortages, developing 21st century competencies, and adapting global standards to local practices and cultural diversity. Harmonization of international nursing education standards is an ongoing challenge being addressed through organizations like WHO and efforts like the Bologna Accord.