Free Virtual Session · For Internationally Educated Nurses
From Global Nurse to U.S. RN: Your Journey Starts Here
A free, live virtual session for nurses around the world who dream of practicing in the United States. Understand the real path, from credential evaluation to licensure.
Join from anywhere · Nurses in Asia, Africa & the Caribbean
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Presented by Erica N. Fuller, Director of Regulatory & Workforce Services, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Hosted by The Nurses Magazine® · Part of Symposium & Awards 2026
About this session
What this webinar covers
Internationally educated nurses often encounter difficulty understanding credential-evaluation requirements, obtaining acceptable educational records, selecting the correct evaluation service or report, and responding to requests for additional documentation. Because requirements differ according to the intended state, licensing authority, educational institution, employer, or immigration-related purpose, inaccurate or outdated information can lead to delays, additional expenses, and frustration.
In this live, one-panelist discussion, ECE's director with experience in international credential evaluation will examine common challenges encountered by internationally educated nurses. Through structured questions and practical examples, the director will explain the roles of applicants, educational institutions, credential-evaluation organizations, boards of nursing, and other recipients. The director will offer strategies for verifying requirements, preparing documents, responding to deficiencies, and avoiding common mistakes.
Learning outcomes
After participating in this panel discussion, learners will be able to:
Differentiate the roles of credential-evaluation organizations (learn more about ECE as the preferred provider), boards of nursing, educational institutions, applicants, employers, and immigration authorities.
Identify at least three common credentialing or documentation challenges encountered by internationally educated nurses.
Describe at least three strategies for preventing or addressing delays, document deficiencies, and communication problems.
Identify authoritative sources for verifying jurisdiction- and purpose-specific credentialing requirements.
Who should attend
Built for internationally educated nurses
- →Internationally educated nurses (IENs) pursuing or considering U.S. nursing licensure
- →IENs seeking credential evaluation for employment or further education
- →Nurse educators, mentors, preceptors, and transition-to-practice leaders
- →Nursing workforce and international recruitment professionals
- →Professional association leaders and IEN advocates
- →Nursing students and other allies who support IEN professional integration
Your local time
Find your start time, wherever you nurse from
The session runs Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM or 3:30 PM Eastern. Pick your region to see the exact start time in your time zone.
Morning Session
10:00 AM
Friday, October 23
EDT · Reference 10:00 AM Eastern
Afternoon Session
3:30 PM
Friday, October 23
EDT · Reference 3:30 PM Eastern
Times shown in America · New York. The live link is emailed after you register. Join from anywhere in the world.
Credential requirements & timelines
State board credential requirements & document timelines
Common questions on what internationally educated nurses need to prepare, how long each step takes, and how to avoid delays on the path to U.S. licensure.
Yes. Each U.S. state and territory sets its own licensing requirements through its board of nursing. Requirements can differ in the type of evaluation report accepted, the English-language proficiency standard, whether a certification or specific board exam is required, and the documents you must submit. Always confirm the exact requirements with the board in the state where you intend to practice; not all states accept the same evaluation.
"Helping nurses turn foreign credentials into U.S. opportunity, one clear step at a time."
Your presenter · Guidance from an ECE expert
Erica N. Fuller
Director of Regulatory & Workforce Services · Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Erica leads regulatory and workforce services at ECE, where she specializes in helping internationally educated nurses understand and complete the credential-evaluation process required for U.S. licensure, employment, and immigration-related purposes.
Drawing on deep experience in international credential evaluation, Erica has guided applicants, educational institutions, boards of nursing, and employers through the documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements that differ by state, licensing authority, and intended purpose, translating a complex, often-confusing process into clear, practical steps.
Credential evaluation
Foreign credentials → U.S. equivalents
Licensure pathways
State & board of nursing requirements
Document readiness
Preventing delays & deficiencies
In this session, Erica walks through the real journey, from gathering the right educational records to choosing the correct evaluation report and responding to requests for additional documentation, so you leave with a clear, actionable path forward.
In partnership
Two trusted names, one unified mission
Empowering internationally educated nurses with verified pathways to U.S. licensure and career excellence.
The Nurses Magazine®
A nursing-dedicated media platform elevating nurses, advancing leadership, and transforming healthcare, connecting a global community of nurses through premier journalism, summits, and education.
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
A NACES charter member and nonprofit organization with over 45 years of trusted foreign credential evaluations for state nursing boards, employers, and higher education across North America.
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM or 3:30 PM ET
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