Finding the right international hiring partner is one of the more important decisions a healthcare organization can make. It's easy to evaluate the operational side, such as timelines, pipelines, and compliance. But those factors only tell part of the story.
The strength of a partnership becomes especially clear after nurses arrive. When internationally educated nurses join a new organization, they are navigating a new workplace, a new healthcare system, and often an entirely new community. A strong partner stays present through all of it. For rural hospitals especially, this matters beyond retention numbers. When the partnership works well, it both strengthens retention and helps communities maintain access to the care they depend on.
In the video below, Stacy Daniel, Director of Clinical Programs at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, shares what healthcare leaders should be looking for and what a strong partnership looks like in practice.
Every organization is different, but certain qualities tend to show up consistently in partnerships that work, both for the hospital and for the nurses.
Every organization has its own culture and way of caring for patients. A partner that understands and reflects those values shapes how challenges are handled, how communication flows, and how nurses are supported as they settle in.
When a partner genuinely understands what an organization values, that understanding shows up in how nurses are prepared, placed, and supported.
"Ensure you have the right partnership — someone that really mirrors your values and your culture and [is] able to provide that support throughout the entire process."
— Stacy Daniel, Director of Clinical Programs, Fisher-Titus Medical Center
A placement is a beginning, not an endpoint. Internationally educated nurses often face questions and adjustments long after they arrive, and the organizations that support them best are the ones whose partners stay engaged through that period.
As Stacy explains in the video, ongoing support was one of the characteristics that stood out in her organization's experience, a partnership that extended well beyond the initial placement.
A successful international hiring program supports both clinical transition and connection to the community. In the video, Stacy discusses the value of community mentors and creating opportunities for nurses to build relationships outside the workplace.
At Fisher-Titus, that looked like connecting nurses with people outside the hospital who helped them find their footing in Norwalk, build friendships, and begin to feel at home. The strongest partnerships think about the whole picture: the clinical transition and the personal one.
This video is part of the Viewpoint series featuring PRS Global, Fisher-Titus Medical Center, and the impact of internationally educated nurses on healthcare organizations and communities.
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The broader journey Stacy describes is reflected in how PRS Global approaches international direct hire, from matching and immigration through arrival, integration, and ongoing support.