HealthBridge Pathways Launched by Joanna Elizalde
Global healthcare leader Joanna Elizalde launches HealthBridge Pathways, a platform designed to support internationally educated nurses by simplifying licensing, immigration, and career development. Combining AI-driven tools with evidence-based guidance, the initiative addresses nursing shortages while creating clear, accessible pathways for global healthcare mobility.
BC, Canada, 3rd Sep 2025 – Across the world, internationally educated nurses (IENs) face steep barriers to practicing abroad. The challenges include complex licensing requirements, high consultancy costs, and difficult immigration systems. Many nurses, despite years of training and experience, are left uncertain about their future. HealthBridge Pathways, founded by global healthcare leader Joanna Elizalde, has been established to address these challenges with accessible, technology-driven solutions.
From Personal Struggle to Professional Vision
The creation of HealthBridge Pathways is rooted in Joanna Elizalde’s own journey. A multi-licensed nurse, she has successfully passed licensing examinations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada—an achievement requiring years of dedication and resources.
Beyond her personal career, Elizalde has played a significant role in shaping healthcare systems internationally. Her work in the Middle East included building patient safety frameworks, incident reporting systems, and performance programs for hospitals and clinics. Trained at Harvard Medical School and the University of Edinburgh, she combines frontline nursing experience with a global leadership perspective.
These dual insights—personal and systemic—inspired the foundation of HealthBridge Pathways. As Elizalde explains, “I built HealthBridge Pathways because I wished it existed when I was navigating my own path. Every nurse deserves a fair chance at a global career. Our mission is to make that path clear, accessible, and dignified.”
Redefining Support for Internationally Educated Nurses
HealthBridge Pathways distinguishes itself from traditional agencies by providing a unified, technology-driven platform. Instead of fragmented services, the platform integrates:
- AI-powered chatbots that provide guidance on requirements.
- Licensing comparison tables tailored to different countries.
- Smart country-matching tools that recommend the best licensing pathways.
- A centralized digital workspace to track progress and manage documents.
- Evidence-based exam preparation strategies to boost success rates.
Previously, many nurses spent years and significant financial resources attempting to manage this process alone. HealthBridge Pathways reduces this burden by providing affordable, evidence-based guides that increase the likelihood of success and reduce unnecessary delays.
Meeting Global Healthcare Demands
The launch of HealthBridge Pathways comes at a critical time. Nursing shortages remain a pressing issue in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Health systems are seeking to fill gaps with skilled professionals, yet many qualified nurses remain underutilized due to licensing and immigration barriers.
Elizalde views the solution as both practical and ethical. “Global healthcare systems are in urgent need of skilled nurses. Yet many IENs are sidelined because the pathway is too confusing or too expensive. HealthBridge Pathways is our answer—clear, accessible, and scalable.”
Key Differentiators of HealthBridge Pathways
HealthBridge Pathways is shaped by four defining characteristics:
- Lived Experience: Founded by someone who personally navigated the same challenges it now addresses.
- Global Leadership: Guided by Elizalde’s expertise in healthcare quality and patient safety, recognized across multiple regions.
- Innovation-First Approach: By using AI and automation, the platform reduces cost, eliminates guesswork, and scales to reach thousands of nurses.
- Holistic Design: Covering the entire journey from examination preparation to visa approval, HealthBridge Pathways consolidates resources into a single hub.
This approach allows the platform to stand apart from conventional consultancy firms and training agencies.
Expanding the Platform’s Role
Currently, HealthBridge Pathways guides nurses through licensing and professional development. However, its vision extends further. Upcoming plans include expanding immigration services and career placement opportunities. By creating a single platform for all aspects of global mobility, the company aims to support nurses comprehensively throughout their career journey.
Elizalde emphasizes that HealthBridge Pathways is not simply a commercial venture. “I want nurses to feel supported and empowered throughout their journey. HealthBridge reflects not only my expertise as a healthcare leader, but also the struggles and hopes of thousands of nurses who dream of global careers.”
About Joanna Elizalde
Joanna Elizalde is an internationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and patient safety with more than 15 years of experience in system-level improvement. She is a multi-licensed nurse and has been trained at institutions including Harvard Medical School and the University of Edinburgh. She is currently completing her MSc in Clinical Human Factors and Patient Safety at Edinburgh.
Her credentials include more than 10 global certifications such as the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), and Six Sigma Black Belt. Elizalde also contributes to international patient safety examinations and serves as an Expert Peer Reviewer for the British Journal of Healthcare Management.
About HealthBridge Pathways
HealthBridge Pathways, founded in 2025 by Joanna Elizalde, is a mission-driven platform dedicated to supporting internationally educated nurses. The company integrates licensing guidance, immigration support, and career development into one digital hub. By combining global healthcare expertise with innovative AI tools, HealthBridge Pathways delivers affordable, evidence-based solutions. More information can be found at HealthBridge Pathways.
Website: https://healthbridgepathways.com
Company Details
Organization: Healthbridge Pathways
Contact Person: Joanna Elizalde
Website: https://healthbridgepathways.com/
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State: BC
Country: Canada
Release Id: 03092528068