From Personal Journey to Global Solution
HealthBridge Pathways, a comprehensive digital platform for internationally educated nurses (IENs), officially launches with a mission to eliminate the confusion and barriers that prevent qualified nurses from practicing abroad. Founded by Joanna Elizalde, a multi-licensed nurse who successfully navigated five professional licensure exams and earned over 10 international certifications, the platform transforms a notoriously complex process into a clear, actionable pathway that promises to revolutionize how nurses build global careers.
The healthcare industry faces an unprecedented global nursing shortage, with the World Health Organization projecting a deficit of 5.9 million nurses worldwide. While thousands of qualified internationally educated nurses could fill these gaps, complex licensing requirements, fragmented information, and costly consultancy fees create insurmountable barriers. Many nurses spend years and thousands of dollars attempting to navigate these pathways independently, often abandoning their dreams due to confusion and frustration.
“HealthBridge isn’t just a service–it’s a bridge. I built what I wish had existed when I was navigating my own licensing and immigration journey,” says Joanna, whose personal experience navigating licensing across multiple countries inspired the platform’s creation. After investing thousands of hours and experiencing firsthand the challenges IENs face daily, she combined her nursing expertise with advanced training in patient safety and clinical human factors to develop a solution that has already helped thousands of nurses achieve their international career goals.
The platform addresses a critical market gap where traditional agencies charge excessive fees while providing fragmented services. Unlike these conventional approaches, HealthBridge Pathways integrates licensing, immigration planning, and career development into one comprehensive ecosystem, making it the first platform to offer this holistic approach to global nursing mobility.
Technology Meets Healthcare Expertise
The platform introduces three groundbreaking features that distinguish it from traditional consultancy services. The Personalized Pathway Finder uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze individual credentials, experience, and preferences to identify optimal routes to international registration. This tool considers factors including education background, years of experience, language proficiency, and personal circumstances to create customized roadmaps for each user.
A 24/7 Licensing Assistant, powered by a proprietary database of current regulations, provides instant answers without the confusion of outdated forum posts. This AI-driven tool stays updated with the latest regulatory changes across all five countries, ensuring nurses always have access to accurate, timely information. The system can answer complex questions about document requirements, processing times, fee structures, and eligibility criteria, eliminating the need for expensive consultation calls.
Step-by-step Licensing Roadmaps distill over 100 pages of requirements into actionable guides, saving users more than 40 hours of research time. These roadmaps break down the entire process into manageable phases, providing clear timelines, document checklists, and preparation strategies for each stage of the journey.
HealthBridge Pathways offers comprehensive guidance for five major English-speaking destinations: Canada (covering nine provinces including Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta), the United States (focusing on nine key states including California, Texas, and New York), the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The platform includes country-specific exam preparation resources for NCLEX, OSCE, OBA, SLA, CBA, and IELTS, along with comparison tools that help nurses choose their ideal destination based on personal and professional factors — and now, the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam (PNLE).
Affordable Access to Premium Guidance
The platform launches with three membership tiers designed to meet varying needs and budgets, each offering exceptional value compared to traditional consultancy services:
- Pathfinder ($97/3 years access) — Access to five country guides, AI licensing assistant, exam resources, and the pathway recommender app.
- Navigator ($197/5 years access) — Adds community access, personalized workspaces, and premium resources including licensing questions and planning dashboards.
- Compass ($497/lifetime access) — Includes one-on-one strategy sessions, priority support, and collaborative planning tools with experts.
Launch of the First HealthBridge Academy Course
As part of its global debut, HealthBridge Academy is launching its first flagship review program: the PNLE Success Pathway.
Designed specifically for aspiring Filipino nurses preparing for the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam, the course goes beyond memorization by focusing on strategy and test-taking frameworks that apply across all nursing board exams. Students gain access to high-yield lectures on proven exam strategies, 500 exam-style practice questions with rationales, and an exclusive peer support community to keep them accountable and motivated.”
Joanna explains: “The PNLE is often the first and most crucial gateway exam for Filipino nurses. Launching our first Academy program here reflects our mission: to equip nurses with the right frameworks and strategies from day one of their careers.”
The PNLE Success Pathway is priced at $17 USD (valued at $175), reflecting HealthBridge’s commitment to making world-class preparation affordable and accessible to every student nurse, regardless of financial background.
An Integrated Vision for the Future
What sets HealthBridge apart from other services is its bold vision: not only does it streamline the licensing process, but it also paves the way for immigration support. By integrating these aspects into a single platform, HealthBridge is shaping the future of healthcare career mobility. The platform’s goal is to provide nurses with a seamless transition from licensing to immigration, ensuring that they are supported at every step of their journey.
HealthBridge is also working on expanding its services to include more tools for immigrants and employers. This development will further reduce the challenges of moving across borders while ensuring that nurses have access to the resources they need to grow their careers globally. By building a comprehensive system that combines professional expertise with cutting-edge technology, HealthBridge is poised to lead the way in transforming global healthcare careers.
HealthBridge: A Movement, Not Just a Service
HealthBridge is not just a consultancy; it is a movement aimed at empowering nurses globally. With its tech-driven solutions, personalized services, and founder-led vision, HealthBridge is transforming how internationally educated nurses approach their careers. The platform’s mission is clear: to make global healthcare career mobility affordable, accessible, and fair. By providing nurses with the tools and resources they need to navigate the complex licensing and immigration systems, HealthBridge is empowering the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.
Joanna’s vision is to create a platform that not only supports IENs but also elevates their global career mobility, enabling them to achieve their dreams and fulfill their professional potential without the barriers that have traditionally existed.
About HealthBridge Pathways
HealthBridge Pathways is a global platform designed to empower internationally educated nurses and healthcare professionals navigating complex licensing, immigration, and career pathways. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company combines expert guidance, structured pathways, and cutting-edge automation tools to accelerate healthcare professionals’ success worldwide.
Media Contact
Joanna Elizalde
Founder, HealthBridge Pathways
Email: info@healthbridgepathways.com
Website: https://www.healthbridgepathways.com/