This is a report of an experiment in faculty development by four hospital schools of nursing. The author describes the objectives and rationale for a joint program of continuing education and events leading to its approval as a federal project grant sponsored by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.Problems of organization, budget, and implementation arc explored. Growth of individual faculty members is highlighted and evaluation results suggest the value of this experiment as a pattern for others, not only for other faculty groups but also for nursing service staff of hospitals and similar health agencies.