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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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

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.