Erica Ponchot
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Erica Ponchot

Erica Ponchot is the Director of International Recruitment and Programs at Health Carousel International, where she’s spent over 12 years helping talented foreign-educated healthcare professionals achieve their dreams. She leads the team that recruits for PassportUSA and supports candidates through exams and visa petitions. When she’s not busy at work, she’s off exploring the world with her husband and two sons, indulging in a little retail therapy, getting lost in a good book, or testing out new recipes in the kitchen.

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Global Pathways: Your Roadmap to Nursing Opportunities in the US

Thursday, November 12, 2026
9:00 am
Thursday, November 12, 2026
9:00 am
Erica Ponchot
Director of International Recruitment & Programs @ Health Carousel
Lea Sims
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer @ TruMerit & Host of the Care Anywhere Podcast

The path to a U.S. nursing career is one of the most significant journeys a nurse can take — and one of the most misunderstood. In this session, experts from Health Carousel International and TruMerit break down exactly what nurses need to know about credentialing, licensure, visa timelines, and what U.S. employers are truly looking for in an international candidate. Whether you are just beginning to explore this path or actively preparing for your next move, you will leave with a clearer roadmap, a realistic picture of the process, and the confidence to take your next step.