Started practice as a registered nurse in the Philippines back in 2019, as a Perioperative nurse. Currently works as a Med-Surg nurse at the Orthopedic / Neurology / Neurosurgery department in a facility at Northeast Iowa since 2023.
Lessons Learned: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Nurse in the U.S.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
10:00 am
Thursday, November 13, 2025
10:00 am
Erica Ponchot
Director of International Recruitment & Programs @ Health Carousel
Edna Alvero, BSN, RN
Nurse
Pauline Nkazi, MSN, BSN, RN
Nurse
Madella Lynne Horario, BSN, RN
Nurse
This session brings together internationally educated nurses to share honest, hard-earned advice for others preparing to transition into U.S. nursing. From adapting to fast-paced technology to coping with cultural shifts and family separation, their stories offer real-world guidance to help smooth your path and set realistic expectations.