The research field of patient learning and patient education is growing due to the high prevalence of people living with lifelong disease and illness. The aim of the present article is to argue for and describe the building of a Nordic Network for Patient Education and Learning. The article describes the Network and the activities, theoretical framework and ongoing research within the Network. If patients’ voices are to be heard within healthcare settings, patient learning and patient education are of the utmost importance. Furthermore, it is essential to share experiences from the research we have conducted and are currently carrying out with nurses in Nordic countries as well as around the world.